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{{short description|Indian student organization}}
{{Infobox organization
| name = Fraternity Movement
| logo_caption =
| image = Fraternity-flag.png
| alt = Fraternity movement flag.
| motto = The New Designation For Students And Youth
| formation = {{start date and age|2017|04|30}}
| headquarters = [[New Delhi]]
| fields = Student and Youth
| leader_title2 = President
| leader_name2 = Shamseer Ibrahim
| parent_organization =
| website = {{URL|https://fraternityindia.org}}
}}
'''Fraternity Movement''' is an independent students' and youth organization working for strengthening democracy, social justice and fraternity.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Aug 26|first=tnn /|last2=2017|last3=Ist|first3=23:43|title=A campus politics ‘dark horse’ creates buzz {{!}} Kochi News - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kochi/a-campus-politics-dark-horse-creates-buzz/articleshow/60238595.cms|access-date=2021-07-24|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Journo|first=Campus|date=2017-05-02|title=Fraternity Movement : The New Designation For Students And Youth|url=https://thecompanion.in/fraternity-movement-the-new-designation-students-youth/|access-date=2021-07-24|website=The Companion|language=en-US}}</ref> It is a growing student organization in many regions of India especially in [[Kerala]] and [[Delhi]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Aug 26|first=tnn /|last2=2017|last3=Ist|first3=23:43|title=A campus politics ‘dark horse’ creates buzz {{!}} Kochi News - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kochi/a-campus-politics-dark-horse-creates-buzz/articleshow/60238595.cms|access-date=2021-07-24|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>

The slogan of the movement is 'Democracy, Social Justice and Fraternity'.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://thecompanion.in/fraternity-movement-the-new-designation-students-youth/|title=Fraternity Movement : The New Designation For Students And Youth|first=Campus|last=Journo|date=May 2, 2017}}</ref>

In 2017, Fraternity made its foray into politics when its candidate won a surprising victory in [[Maharaja's College, Ernakulam|Maharaja's College]], when they defeated the other leading students organizations such as the [[Students' Federation of India]] (SFI) of the [[Communist Party of India (Marxist)]] and [[Kerala Students Union]], affiliated with the [[Indian National Congress]] and entered into the College Students Council, capturing one out of 14 seats.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Aug 26|first=tnn /|last2=2017|last3=Ist|first3=23:43|title=A campus politics ‘dark horse’ creates buzz {{!}} Kochi News - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kochi/a-campus-politics-dark-horse-creates-buzz/articleshow/60238595.cms|access-date=2021-07-24|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>

Fraternity Movement Candidate Afreen Fatima won the Student Union elections of [[Jawaharlal Nehru University]] as Councillor in 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.onmanorama.com/news/campus-reporter/2019/09/14/jnu-campus-council-election-afreen-fathima-delhi.html|title=Why JNU's Afreen Fatima can't be cowed down by Left or Right|website=OnManorama}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://en.maktoobmedia.com/2020/01/29/2763/|title=BJP, {{sic|i|t's|nolink=y}} media trial and disinformation propaganda will not deter my will, says JNU student leader Afreen Fatima|date=January 29, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ndtv.com/education/jnusu-polls-2019-bapsa-fraternity-alliance-is-politically-conscious-unity-of-the-oppressed-in-india-2094473|title=Our Alliance In JNUSU Polls Is 'Conscious Unity Of The Oppressed': BAPSA-Fraternity|website=NDTV.com}}</ref>

[[Citizenship Amendment Act protests|During the Anti-Citizenship protests that sparked India in December 2019]], Fraternity Movement blocked the international Calicut airport.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Calicut Airport Blocked by Fraternity Movement|work=[[The Times Of India]]|url=Collector steps in to ensure peace in Malappuram ...}}</ref> Several members of Fraternity Movement, including its National Secretary Sharjeel Usmani, were jailed for their involvement in the protests.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Usmani|first=Sharjeel|title=Sharjeel Usmani arrested by UP ATS|work=[[countercurrents.org]]|url=https://countercurrents.org/2020/08/release-sharjeel-usmani/}}</ref>

== History ==
Fraternity Movement was launched on 30 April 2017 at a student-youth convention held at Ambedkar Bhawan, [[New Delhi]].<ref>{{Cite news|date=2017-05-01|title=ഫ്രട്ടേണിറ്റി മൂവ്‌മെന്റ് : അൻസാർ അബൂബക്കർ ദേശീയ പ്രസിഡന്റ്|publisher=[[തേജസ്‌ ദിനപത്രം]]|url=http://www.thejasnews.com/%E0%B4%AB%E0%B5%8D%E0%B4%B0%E0%B4%9F%E0%B5%8D%E0%B4%9F%E0%B5%87%E0%B4%A3%E0%B4%BF%E0%B4%B1%E0%B5%8D%E0%B4%B1%E0%B4%BF-%E0%B4%AE%E0%B5%82%E0%B4%B5%E0%B5%8D%E2%80%8C%E0%B4%AE%E0%B5%86%E0%B4%A8%E0%B5%8D.html}}</ref> [[Aligarh Muslim University]] Student Leader Ansar Aboobaker was elected as the first president.<ref name="ansar">{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kochi/a-campus-politics-dark-horse-creates-buzz/articleshow/60238595.cms|title=A campus politics 'dark horse' creates buzz | Kochi News - Times of India|website=The Times of India}}</ref>Since its formation, the organisation has grown in many states including Kerala,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.indiatomorrow.net/eng/kerala-blocked-train-in-protest-against-delhi-violence-39-fraternity-activists-sent-to-jail|title=Kerala: Blocked Train In Protest Against Delhi Violence, 39 Fraternity Activists Sent to Jail|website=IndiaTomorrow.net}}</ref> West Bengal,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tdnworld.com/news/india/fraternity-movement-west-bengal-condemns-police-brutality-on-the-protesting-students-in-jmi-and-amu/|title=Fraternity Movement West Bengal condemns police-brutality on the protesting students in JMI and AMU | TDN World|date=December 17, 2019}}</ref> Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan and Karnataka. Following the court verdict of Babri Masjid - Ram Janmbhoomi dispute, Fraternity Movement criticised the judgement stating Supreme Court has failed to uphold justice.<ref>{{Cite web|last=ansar|title=Babri: Supreme Court fails to Uphold Justice: Fraternity Movement {{!}} Fraternity Movement|url=http://fraternityindia.org/babri-supreme-court-fails-to-uphold-justice-fraternity-movement/|access-date=2021-06-07|language=en-US}}</ref>

== Prominent Leaders ==

=== Sharjeel Usmani ===
Sharjeel Usmani is the National Secretary of Fraternity Movement. He is an alumnus of [[Aligarh Muslim University]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=The Making Of Sharjeel Usmani and His Speech At Elgar Parishad|url=https://thewire.in/rights/sharjeel-usmani-elgar-parishad-speech-fir-profile|access-date=2021-04-10|website=The Wire}}</ref> In the protest against Citizenship Amendment Act that started in December, 2019, Sharjeel Usmani was accused by police as the mastermind in Aligarh.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-08-25|title=Release Sharjeel Usmani|url=https://countercurrents.org/2020/08/release-sharjeel-usmani/|access-date=2021-04-10|website=Countercurrents|language=en-US}}</ref> He was arrested by Uttar Pradesh [[Anti-Terrorism Squad|Anti Terrorism Squad]] on July 8, 2020 from his hometown [[Azamgarh]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=PTI|date=2020-07-10|title=Ex-AMU student leader Sharjeel Usmani arrested for alleged role in 15 Dec campus violence|url=https://theprint.in/india/ex-amu-student-leader-sharjeel-usmani-arrested-for-alleged-role-in-15-dec-campus-violence/458521/|access-date=2021-04-10|website=ThePrint|language=en-US}}</ref> He was sent on one week judicial remand by Aligarh court and was kept in Aligarh jail.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Parvez|first=Behzad|title=Aligarh Court Sends Sharjeel Usmani to Judicial Remand|url=https://clarionindia.net/aligarh-court-sends-sharjeel-usmani-to-judicial-remand/|access-date=2021-04-10|language=en-GB}}</ref> He was released on bail on September 1, 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Thomas|first=Lydia Suzanne|title=Special Judge grants AMU student Sharjeel Usmani bail in view of bail granted to co-accused, good academic record|url=https://www.barandbench.com/news/litigation/amu-sharjeel-usmani-gets-bail-from-special-court|access-date=2021-04-10|website=Bar and Bench - Indian Legal news|language=en}}</ref> Soon after his release, Sharjeel Usmani was externed from Aligarh district under the Goonda Act.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-11-08|title=AMU violence: Sharjeel Usmani externed from Aligarh under Goondas Act|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/amu-violence-sharjeel-usmani-externed-from-aligarh-under-goondas-act-7004905/|access-date=2021-04-10|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref> In January 31, 2021, Sharjeel Usmani was invited as a guest speaker at Elgar Parishad in Pune, Maharashtra.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Desk|first=Web|date=2021-01-31|title=Elgar Parishad 2021 held at Pune amidst strict police checkups|url=https://english.madhyamam.com/india/elgar-parishad-2021-pune-758401|access-date=2021-04-10|website=english.madhyamam.com|language=en}}</ref> Two days later, an FIR was filed in Swargate Police station in Maharashtra for his controversial speech in Elgar Parishad.<ref>{{Cite web|title=FIR Filed against AMU Alumnus Sharjeel Usmani in Pune for His Speech at Elgar Parishad Conclave|url=https://www.msn.com/en-in/news/other/fir-filed-against-amu-alumnus-sharjeel-usmani-in-pune-for-his-speech-at-elgar-parishad-conclave/ar-BB1dknzk|access-date=2021-04-10|website=www.msn.com}}</ref> Former Chief Minister of Maharashtra Devendra Fernandes demanded his immediate arrest and alleged Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackrey of supporting Sharjeel Usmani.<ref>{{Cite web|last1=Feb 3|first1=ANI / Updated|last2=2021|last3=Ist|first3=08:03|title=Sharjeel Usmani booked in Pune over Elgar speech; Fadnavis demands action for 'objectionable' comments|url=https://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/mumbai/other/sharjeel-usmani-booked-in-pune-over-elgar-speech-fadnavis-demands-action-for-objectionable-comments/articleshow/80660915.cms|access-date=2021-04-10|website=Mumbai Mirror|language=en}}</ref> On February 3, 2021, another case of sedition was registered against him in Hazratganj Police station in Lucknow for his speech at Elgar Parishad.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-02-04|title=Sharjeel Usmani booked for sedition in Lucknow FIR|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/sharjeel-usmani-booked-for-sedition-in-lucknow-fir-7173685/|access-date=2021-04-10|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref>

=== Afreen Fatima ===
Afreen Fatima is a student leader and National Secretary of Fraternity Movement. She is a prominent Muslim voice against the anti-Muslim policies of the Indian government. She is pursuing MA in linguistics at [[Jawaharlal Nehru University|JNU]], where she also serves as the elected councillor in [[Jawaharlal Nehru University Students' Union|JNU students' union]] 2019-20 from the school of Language, Literature and Cultural Studies. As a candidate from Fraternity Movement - BAPSA alliance,<ref>{{Cite web|last=Ghosh|first=Shaunak|title=Tectonic Shift: BAPSA-Fraternity Alliance in the JNU elections|url=https://www.newslaundry.com/2019/09/13/tectonic-shift-bapsa-fraternity-alliance-in-the-jnu-elections|access-date=2021-06-07|website=Newslaundry}}</ref> she strengthened the call of "unity of the oppressed" and raised the issues of representation, discrimination and identity assertion.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Why JNU's Afreen Fatima can't be cowed down by Left or Right|url=https://www.onmanorama.com/career-and-campus/top-news/2019/09/14/jnu-campus-council-election-afreen-fathima-delhi.html|access-date=2021-06-07|website=OnManorama}}</ref> Formerly, she has been the elected president of [[Women's College, Aligarh|Women's College]] Students' Union at the [[Aligarh Muslim University]] for the session 2018-19.<ref>{{Cite web|title=AMUSU Election 2018: Women's College Students' Union results declared, Afreen Fatima elected president|url=https://newsd.in/amusu-election-2018-womens-college-students-union-results-declared/|access-date=2021-06-07|website=Newsd.in|language=en}}</ref> She is known to have actively participated in the anti-CAA protests that started in 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|title=CAA stir: Student leaders from Delhi, Uttar Pradesh to be part of 'Inquilab Morcha'|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2019/dec/27/caa-stir-student-leaders-from-delhi-uttar-pradesh-to-be-part-of-inquilab-morcha-2081604.html|access-date=2021-06-07|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> She faced several days long media trial after a small part of her speech was tweeted by [[Bharatiya Janata Party|BJP]]'s national spokesman [[Sambit Patra]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=कौन हैं आफ़रीन फातिमा, जिनके वायरल वीडियो को संबित पात्रा ने 'ज़हर की खेती' कहा है?|url=https://www.thelallantop.com/oddnaari/afreen-fatima-who-is-this-jnu-student-who-went-viral-after-sambit-patras-tweet/|access-date=2021-06-07|website=LallanTop - News with most viral and Social Sharing Indian content on the web in Hindi|language=hi}}</ref>

=== Aysha Renna ===
Aysha Renna is 23-year-old History student at [[Jamia Millia Islamia]] and National Secretary of Fraternity Movement. She is one of the leading voices of the [[Citizenship Amendment Act protests|Citizenship Amendment Act Protests]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bhatia|first=Akanksha|date=2019-12-16|title=Meet Ayesha Renna & Ladeeda Farzana, The Women Who Became The Brave Faces Of The Jamia Protests|url=https://www.scoopwhoop.com/news/meet-ayesha-renna-ladeeda-farzana-the-women-who-became-the-brave-faces-of-the-jamia-protests/|access-date=2021-06-07|website=www.scoopwhoop.com|language=English}}</ref> She along with Ladeeda Farzana were called 'Sheroes of Jamia' by [[Barkha Dutt]] in an interview.<ref>{{Citation|title=Barkha Dutt meets Jamia's 'Viral' Women who've become the face of protests against Citizenship Law|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=julJIXbRmFA|language=en|access-date=2021-06-07}}</ref> Her video of confronting baton wielding police officers to save her friend during a protest went viral.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Kuchay|first=Bilal|title=Meet India’s Jamia women who took on Delhi police in viral video|url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2019/12/17/meet-indias-jamia-women-who-took-on-delhi-police-in-viral-video|access-date=2021-06-07|website=www.aljazeera.com|language=en}}</ref> She has travelled to all major Indian cities to address the Shaheen Bagh protest sites against Citizenship Amendment Act passed by the Indian government in 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Lalwani|first=Vijayta|title=A year later, where are the Jamia women in the viral video protecting their friend from police?|url=https://scroll.in/article/980425/a-year-later-where-are-the-jamia-women-in-the-viral-photo-protecting-their-friend-from-police|access-date=2021-06-07|website=Scroll.in|language=en-US}}</ref> In January 2021, she was invited to speak at the Elgar Parishad along with [[Arundhati Roy]], [[Kannan Gopinathan]] and Sharjeel Usmani.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-01-19|title=Elgaar Parishad’s January 30 event: Arundhati Roy, ex-IAS officer Kannan Gopinathan among main speakers|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/pune/elgaar-parishad-arundhati-roy-ex-ias-officer-kannan-gopinathan-among-main-speakers-for-jan-30-event-7151825/|access-date=2021-06-07|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref>

=== Abul Aala Subhani ===
Abul Aala Subhani is a research scholar at [[Jamia Millia Islamia]] and the Vice President of Fraternity Movement. Previously, he served as the Delhi state president of [[Students Islamic Organisation of India|Students' Islamic Organisation]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-05-22|title=Delhi: Jamia student held again, under UAPA|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/delhi/jamia-student-held-again-under-uapa-6421611/|access-date=2021-06-07|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref>

==Campus units==

* [[Jawaharlal Nehru University]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://thecompanion.in/opinion-if-jnu-believes-in-representation-social-justice-jnu-should-vote-for-waseem-rs/|title=Opinion | If JNU Believes In Representation & Social Justice, JNU Should Vote For Waseem Rs|first=Balakrishnan|last=Padmavathi|date=September 2, 2019}}</ref>
* [[University of Hyderabad]]
* [[University of Calicut]]
* [[University of Delhi]]
* [[Pondicherry University]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.duupdates.in/du-admission-2020-fraternity-movement-demands-to-layoff-the-unjust-fee-for-obc/|title=DU ADMISSION 2020: FRATERNITY MOVEMENT DEMANDS TO LAYOFF THE UNJUST FEE FOR OBC|first=Priya|last=Nagpal}}</ref>

== References ==
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[[Category:Student organisations in India]]
[[Category:Political parties established in 2017]]

Fraternity Movement - Revision history

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