Peaceful protests in Ketsch: Diversity against AfD state party conference!

Peaceful protests in Ketsch: Diversity against AfD state party conference!

in Ketsch, a small town in the Rhein-Neckar district, is boiling: The AfD state party conference not only heated the political minds, but also triggered a wave of the protest. As early as early Saturday morning, around 250 people gathered in front of the Rheinhalle to loudly demonstrate against the incoming AfD politicians. The police reported that the protests have so far been peaceful, but the demonstrators did not stop their votes. So they shouted slogans such as "all together against fascism" and "drive Nazis, remain refugees" to clarify their rejection of the party, how SWR reported.

The protesters had met at 8:30 a.m. on the market square and then marched to the Rheinhalle. Many held homemade posters in their hands on which sayings such as "separate garbage, don't people!" And "who is silent" emblazoned ". Colorful rainbow flags blew in the wind and underlined the diversity of the demonstrators. On the fairground opposite the Rheinhalle there was a “Festival of Diversity”, which was organized by various alliances to set an example of tolerance and democracy.

celebrate diversity and resist

The "Festival of Diversity" offered visitors numerous stands that informed about the work of various organizations. With a varied accompanying program, which included speeches and music appearances, they wanted to accompany the protest against the AfD. Florian Reck, co-organizer of the festival, also announced a round demonstration by the municipality of Ketsch for the afternoon to further spread the message of diversity and resistance.

The choice of Ketsch as the venue for the AfD state party conference is not without controversy. AfD member of the Bundestag Malte Kaufmann said that the Rhein-Neckar district association was the member of the highest of the member, which is why the region was to be taken into account for the event. But not everyone agrees to this decision: Mayor Wangler said dissatisfied about the party conference in his community. He emphasized that the event did not correspond to the picture of Ketsch as a cosmopolitan community, such as [RNF] (https://www.rnf.de/mediathek/video/ketsch-buermeister-nicht-nicht-gluecklich-ueber-afd-partei-

a day of emotions and the clear messages

The protests in Ketsch are an impressive sign of resistance to extremist views and the demand for an open society. The demonstrators show that they are willing to stand up for their beliefs and position themselves against the AfD. At a time when political tensions increase, it is more important than ever to stand up for diversity and tolerance. Ketsch is therefore not only a custody of a party congress, but also a place of active resistance and solidarity.