Against gun laws in India? Confused: Twitter reacts to Mumbaikars joining 'March for our Lives'

In a gesture of solidarity with the United States where people took out a march against gun violence, 'March for our Lives', the Mumbaikars too took out a march on Sunday.

"The march here in Mumbai is to show people in the United States that they're not alone. We stand with them united in this mission to end gun violence," Anil Rohira, one of the conveners told ANI.

"This march is awareness. Not only in the United States but throughout the world, every life is precious. This should not happen that an innocent kid going into school to gain knowledge and education does not return home one evening. As citizens of the world, we should make sure this does not happen," he added.

The March for Our Lives, a student-led demonstration, took place in Washington D.C., on Sunday, to pressurise the Trump administration for tougher gun measures.

Students from Marjory Stoneman Douglas (MSD) High School in Parkland, Florida organised the massive protests in collaboration with the non-profit organisation, "Everytown for Gun Safety."

March for Our Lives events were also held in other places in the US and across the world. The march was organised in the backdrop of increased mass shooting in schools across the country.

Indian Twitterati however were not impressed by the march. Here’s what they had to say:

These are the people who stay in Bandra yet call "911" during an emergency pic.twitter.com/WETskiHmkm

— Gabbbar (@GabbbarSingh) March 25, 2018

These are the people who think Kejriwal will save the universe... https://t.co/5q6LXBznF1

— Ankit Singh (@ankitbcet) March 25, 2018

This is privilege taken to obscene levels. Shame on these people! https://t.co/hx6FlB7jNp

— Sandeep Rao (@sandeepraozzz) March 25, 2018

March for Our Lives in Mumbai:
Authorities: What are you marching for?
Kids: Banning assault rifles for public sale.
Authorities: This is India. No rifles are for public sale.
Kids: Shit. Uncle we've marched now -don't spoil our day. We can't un-march.

— Anuvab Pal (@AnuvabPal) March 25, 2018

American International School se honge. https://t.co/WP5LlLz6cU

— अंशुल (@Ghair_Kanooni) March 25, 2018

Noah offence but guns are legally banned in India and you are paying attention to US issues instead of the issues our country is facing,,,,,,,so stupid lol https://t.co/buHesDi8SS

— P. (@romeanticism) March 25, 2018

The adult equivalent of having yellow ribbon emoji in your twitter name when you're from India lol https://t.co/fQYfeCM7rF

— KAVI. (@blurt2kc) March 25, 2018

Just to note, India does not have gun control problems.

Among the various problems it does have however, jumping on every bandwagon is one of them. https://t.co/qtQCvznTN5

— Kevin Sebastian (@NoxVoyager) March 26, 2018

The same Indians who screamed #NotMyPresident when Trump won https://t.co/2mESxbSJjc

— Neerja (@Neerja_Deodhar) March 25, 2018

Indians marching for American visa  https://t.co/O1sJck8Nyf

— Wolfgang (@UniqueIdiot_) March 25, 2018

When are focused on getting into a US University and want to score top marks for social awareness.  https://t.co/V3djcRo3Gl

— Akash Banerjee (@akashbanerjee) March 25, 2018

Against gun laws in India? Confused!!  https://t.co/5DiXdzTUZq

— Dhanya Rajendran (@dhanyarajendran) March 25, 2018

When the earthquake is in Hawaii but you mark yourself safe in Hoshiarpur! https://t.co/2ncUAKKLWu

— Pratyasha Rath (@pratyasharath) March 25, 2018

Such idiots that they copied their banners from US, asking for Gun control! idiots, India has the strictest gun control laws. https://t.co/MLGDEMs7ki

— हम भारत के लोग (@India_Policy) March 25, 2018

But why are they marching/protesting in Mumbai? India has among the strictest gun control laws in the world. #MarchForOurLives https://t.co/uapVLPtdIc

— Amish Tripathi (@authoramish) March 25, 2018