Silent protest at Maharaja Hari Singh Park as women demand justice for Kolkata rape

JAMMU: At Maharaja Hari Singh Park, a silent protest unfolded as an assembly of girls from various fields, particularly from art and culture, gathered to voice their anguish and demand justice. These young women, united under the banner "We-The Girls," stood in solemn solidarity, holding placards that conveyed their outrage and grief over the horrific rape in Kolkata.

The protestors, each from different walks of life, shared a common purpose: to demand stern action against rapists and to bring attention to the unrelenting scourge of sexual violence in their country.

Speaking on the occasion, Karishma Bajgal , a senior artist of Jammu and Kashmir  who held the mantle said, “We will not be silenced. The trauma of rape cannot be erased with empty promises. We demand swift and decisive justice. Every day that justice is delayed, another survivor suffers. It's time for our legal system to reflect the seriousness of this crime”.

The placards they held bore powerful messages, urging society to wake up to the reality of women's safety and to hold perpetrators accountable. Their silent protest was not just a demonstration against a single incident but a call to address the systemic issues that allow such crimes to persist.

“Rape is not just a women's issue, it’s a human rights crisis. We demand accountability, transparency, and action. The time for change is now. Rape culture has no place in our society, and we will fight until justice is served for every survivor,” said other girls including Tani Deol, Juhi Kalsotra , Varsha Kumari and Sonia Sharma present on the occasion.

As the girls stood together in silence, their presence spoke volumes. They represented the collective voice of countless women across the nation who demands change, not just in laws but in the very fabric of society.