Thousands marched in support of the ‘I Am Gauri’ protests to condemn the killing of journalist and activist Gauri Lankesh and to resist attacks on free speech and expression.



The event that kicked off earlier today from the majestic railway station has been organised through the efforts of Gauri Lankesh Hatya Virodhi Horata Vedike, a group of writers and thinkers.



Visuals from protest against the killing of journalist and activist @GauriLankesh. Protesters marching from Majestic to central college park pic.twitter.com/2mygHcqqMB — Deccan Herald (@DeccanHerald) September 12, 2017





Prominent activists such as renowned environmentalist Medha Patkar and social activist Kavita Krishnan led the march to the Central College Grounds in Bengaluru.





Renowned environmentalist Medha Patkar and social activist Kavita Krishnan leading protest against killing of journalist Gauri Lankesh. pic.twitter.com/z7xa46tvYN — Deccan Herald (@DeccanHerald) September 12, 2017

Many more writers and thinkers from across the country, including Teesta Setalvad, P. Sainath, Sagarika Ghose, Anand Patwardhan, and Prashanth Bhushan, among others attended the event and addressed the rally there.



Around 500 police personnel were also present at the event to manage the crowd.

Gauri's mother, Indira Lankesh and sister Kavita Lankesh, along with freedom fighter Harohalli Srinivasaiah Doreswamy unveiled the a trbute issue of the Gauri Lankesh Patrike.



Tribute edition of Gauri Lankesh Patrike released at Rally for Resistance by freedom fighter Doreswamy. pic.twitter.com/QuAM7GhCz6 — Ajmal (@ajsazadi) September 12, 2017

Several speakers, including CPM general secretary Sitaram Yechury made speeches at the venue.

"We're here to protect the principles framed Ambedkar in Constitution", says @SitaramYechury pic.twitter.com/HCeL8xcU6F — Ajmal (@ajsazadi) September 12, 2017

"We're nt blaming any Parivar 4 murder of dissenters, bt wht shud v infer frm Sanadan Sastha articulation 2 carry on murders"? @medhanarmada pic.twitter.com/dxYLCSs2hH — Ajmal (@ajsazadi) September 12, 2017