Women Mobilise For Safety, Dignity With Two Marches Across Bhopal
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Two independent groups of women will take out separate marches across the city on Oct 10, demanding stronger measures for the safety, dignity and protection of women and girls. The groups are not affiliated with any political party and have mobilised participants through social media. The organisers termed this as the first such women-led mobilisation in Bhopal. The…
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh: Two separate marches led by independent women's groups will traverse the city on October 10th, advocating for enhanced safety, dignity, and protection for women and girls. These marches aim to be the first of their kind led by women in Bhopal. The organisers claim the initiative has been made possible through social media platforms and women's groups.
The 'Nari Shakti: By the Women, For the Women' march, spearheaded by Sadaf Khan and Asma, will commence from Boat Club and proceed towards Shyamla Hills. Meanwhile, the second march, organized by social activist Rachna Dhingra, will set off from Bharat Bhawan and end at Van Vihar gate. The organizers plan to unite both marches at a pre-decided location.
Each of the two social media groups backing the marches boasts approximately 300 participants. The women are calling for free or affordable self-defense and martial arts programs to be provided through educational institutions, colleges, and community centers. Furthermore, they are urging for the consistent presence of female police officers in high-traffic areas like educational institutions, markets, and public transport hubs.
Additional demands include improved street lighting, installation of CCTV cameras, efficient emergency assistance systems, and swifter police response in vulnerable areas.
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