Everyone is trying to join the fight against the ongoing cases of rape and sexual assaults against girls and women of all ages – to better the process of justice and fasten the prosecution without any delays.
While hundreds of people have ventured out on the streets, as a sad reminisce of the protests following the tragic Delhi gang-rape of 2012, Delhi Commission for Women’s chairperson, Swati Maliwal has been trying to put pressure on the government by completely giving up meals and fluids.
Maliwal has been on an indefinite hunger strike for a total of 8 days now and her plea is certainly reaching the ears of millions across nation, who’re reading about her silent protest.
Inspired by her resilient spirit and selfless battle against the system, several Indians have joined in the fight by pledging their fasting duration on social media platforms.
I am grateful to those fasting all over India for a #RapeMuktBharat … this is my way of participating in the movement. I promise to not eat food for 48 hours. Tagging friends who wish to make India safe for women to join this #OnlineSatyagraha and do as I have. pic.twitter.com/OQZJJZEZPH— Caralisa Monteiro (@runcaralisarun) April 19, 2018
I hv never skipped evn a meal in my entire life,n today on 6th day of swati mam fasts I hv decided 2 do anshan in my home.She z Modern Gandhi 4 me, my Inspiration.She may be the reason bt m doing this 4 my niece. #SwatiFasts4Justice #RapeRoko #Justice4RapeVictims #JusticeForAsifa pic.twitter.com/VBV5yRs1RU— ImDaahDude (@Iamthe_dude) April 18, 2018
Although after nearly a week of Swati’s hunger strike the center did propose to include death penalty in the POCSO act, but the women’s right advocate insists she will only end her protest when the law is implemented and brought to fruition.
Which means, Swati has decided to continue to remain food-free until the proposed law is implemented.
We certainly hope we get to see the change, Swati and countless others like her, have been hoping, praying and fighting for.