Parties, including CPI, CPI(M), CPI-ML, AIFB, RSP, and SUCI(C), observed June 17 as the National Day of Solidarity with Palestine and organised a peace march from Ranchi's Sainik Bazaar to Albert Ekka Chowk. "People of Palestine want peace. The attack on women and children by Israeli soldiers continues. It must stop immediately," said Ajay Singh of CPI.