Raja Ram Mohan Roy started his anti-Sati movement on 29th December. I am not writing the year intentionally, because I want you to look it up and read more.
He was not a political leader, nor did he represent any NGO with a feminist slogan. All I know is that the Sati Act got formulated and implemented fast.
I feel strange, looking at the unprecedented people's movement i'm following over internet networks and national television.
Is it a Deja Vu?
The worst disservice we can do to Nirbhaya's memory is let the movement die down. I appeal to India, and every Indian at home and foreign soil - don't let this opportunity go. It's a movement for Freedom, Freedom from Fear, from Bias, from Misogynist mindsets. We need each other, brothers and sisters.
We need to introspect today - all of us. Dissect your conscience please.
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