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Minister, celebrities join women’s march in Kolkata on Independence Day eve
Minister, celebrities join women’s march in Kolkata on Independence Day eve
West Bengal minister Agnimitra Paul and actors Rituparna Sengupta and Iman Chakraborty led a women's march in south Kolkata on Friday night, the eve of Independence Day. Organised by the Kolkata Police's…
The Story in Brief
West Bengal minister Agnimitra Paul and actors Rituparna Sengupta and Iman Chakraborty led a women's march in south Kolkata on Friday night, the eve of Independence Day. Organised by the Kolkata Police's newly raised 'Durga Vahini', the 'Freedom Beyond Midnight' walkathon ran from Ballygunge Shiksha Sadan to Golpark and back, covering over 2 km.
Paul told the gathering that women's battle for independence continues, and they must not be told what to eat, wear, or when to go out. A similar midnight march had been held in Kolkata after the RG Kar hospital trainee doctor's rape-murder in August 2024. Hindustan Times reported the event.
The Indian Opinion
The 'Freedom Beyond Midnight' march is welcome, but one must ask if such walks serve as genuine empowerment or become mere photo-ops for politicians and celebrities. Last year's unprecedented 'Reclaim the Night' protest after the RG Kar doctor's rape-murder forced real change on safety? One year on, check the conviction rate for crimes against women in Kolkata, that number will tell us if the freedom is real.
Source: hindustantimes.com
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