March for Australia rallies: Thousands of people attended the rallies called ‘March for Australia’ in Australia on Sunday. The purpose of these rallies was to oppose the immigration being held on a large scale. But the government described these events as hate and racism and said that it is related to Neo-Nazi groups.
Indian community targeted
In the promotion of these rallies, people of Indian origin were directly targeted. Actually, Indians have more than 3% stake in Australia’s total population. Between 2013 and 2023, their number has doubled to about 8.45 lakhs. It was written in a note: “As many Indians came in 5 years, Greek and Italians did not come even in 100 years. It is not a change, but a complete replacement.”
Organizers claim – migrants broke the solidarity of society
The organizers say that this movement is not associated with any political party. They are calling it a campaign going on at the grassroots level. It has been written on the website that “a large number of migrants have broken the solidarity of the society.” The organizers say that they are only demanding to stop immigration, but the government has called it a divisive agenda.
Strict response between government and institutions
Australian Minister Murray Watt said, “We do not support rallies that distribute and spread hatred to society. These programs have been organized and promoted by Neo-Nazi groups.” The Australian Council of Social Service has also issued a statement criticizing these rallies.
Casandra Goldie, CEO of the organization, said, “The diversity of Australia is our strength, not a threat. There is no place for racism and hatred.” At the same time, Leader of Opposition Julian Leaser also expressed concern and said that anti -Indian and anti -Jew messages are clearly visible in these demonstrations.
How many people joined?According to a report of Hindustan Times, 5000 to 8000 people in Sydney gathered in this rally. At the same time, the Refugee Action Coalition nearby made counter-rally, in which hundreds of people attended. Some hundreds of people gathered along the lake in front of Parliament House in Canberra. Apart from this, there was a rally in Melbourne, where the police had to use paper spray to handle the situation. At the same time, Bob Cater, leader of the popular party in Queensland, also attended a rally.
Argument of protestersThe protesters involved in the rally Glenn Alchin said, “Our country is increasing the burden. Our children do not get homes, we have to wait for hours in hospitals, roads are falling short. Why are the government and migrants bringing?”
