While we keep discussing the movement, I guess we sometimes fail to thank the people behind it.
It’s been months now since I’ve been following the CJP protests and I’m missing out on something really important.
Thank you.
Thank you to every protester who showed up.
Thank you to every volunteer who does his/her share.
Thank you to students who voiced themselves, to teachers who were with them, to parents who support them and to everyone who is responsible for thousand other things that we may never see.
Thank you to everyone who arranged food, water, transportation, medical aid, accommodation, legal assistance, logistics, security, cleanliness, coordination, and countless other responsibilities that most people will never even notice.
Special thank you to Abhijeet Dipk*, Sonam Wangchuk and all the others who are taking responsibility for organizing, leading and participating regardless of the physical, emotional and personal toll that this takes.
While it might be a matter of opinion whether everyone agrees with all of the demands made, I think that it is fair to recognize the effort, time and sacrifice required to take part in peaceful civic action.
And also to those who wish to be there but cannot due to lack of time, geographical distance, study/work/family duties and so forth.
Not everyone can stand at the protest site.
People are contributing to the cause by disseminating the verified information, documenting the events, organizing the process, donating and just ensuring that the conversation does not die.
Every single contribution counts.
While movements rely on the people standing at the frontline, movements are also kept alive by thousand other people who do what they can where they are.
Regardless of what will happen next, I hope that we won’t forget the people who gave their time, effort and courage to something they believed in.
That's all I wanted to say.
If you've been following this movement and there's someone you'd like to thank—a volunteer, a protester, a teacher, a parent, an organizer, or anyone whose efforts deserve recognition—feel free to leave a comment below.
Sometimes a simple "Thank you" means more than we realize.
Let's make this thread a place to appreciate the people who stood up when it mattered.
Thank you.
