Let’s fight for justice: Pa Ranjith

Director

Pa Ranjith

expressed his shock on the brutal death of

George Floyd

, a 46-year-old African American, who lost his life in Minneapolis recently while being restrained by the police. A video footage that shows an officer kneeling on Floyd’s neck as he gasps for breath, has led to violent protests across

United States

.



The director pointed out that

Dalits

in India and

Blacks

in the United States have been subjected to discrimination. He wrote, “#BlackLivesMatter!Black heart✊��#JusticeForGeorgeFlyod, #GeorgeFloyd couldn't breathe as he was under the brutal knees of a racist cop. But we all breathe, so let's fight for justice.#Blacks in America & #Dalits in India are subjected to various forms of discrimination. #DalitLivesMatter.” Dalits in India continue to face discrimination and violence on a daily basis in India.