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MUMBAI-Movie stars and sportsmen joined thousands of Mumbai citizens on Wednesday in a protest organised through text messages and Facebook to protest against last week's attacks and the government's failure to prevent them. The protests were the biggest outpouring of public anger and frustration since Wednesday's attacks by Islamist militants that killed more than 170 people.Around 10,000 protesters, many holding candles and flowers, marched from all over Mumbai and congregated at the Gateway of India, close to the Taj Mahal hotel, scene of a 60-hour siege."You can see how angry people are and how hurt everyone is," said Mahesh Patel, a middle-aged trader who walked with a huge slogan-shouting crowd of students."I have come with my friends because we cannot take it any more. The politicians must act, they must stop taking us for granted."Holding placards and banners condemning terrorism, the emotionally charged crowd raised slogans against Pakistan and Indian politicians."Down down Pakistan, attack Pakistan," they shouted angrily."Hail India, shame shame politicians."Mumbai has seen a slew of protests this week, as its largely middle-class civil society becomes more vocal in demanding accountability from politicians already under fire for failing to prevent militant attacks.To read more go to:
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