West Bengal Women’s Midnight March: 'Reclaim the Night' Movement Gains Momentum

Thousands of women across West Bengal marched in solidarity as part of the 'Reclaim the Night' campaign, demanding justice for a doctor who was allegedly raped and murdered. The movement saw a significant turn-out, with residents turning off their lights and taking to the streets with candles, symbolizing unity and defiance against violence.

In a powerful display of unity and defiance, thousands of women across West Bengal marched at midnight on Wednesday as part of the 'Reclaim the Night' campaign. The movement aims to demand justice for a doctor who was allegedly raped and murdered last month at a local hospital.

At precisely 9 pm, Kolkata residents turned off their lights for an hour and took to the streets with candles, creating a unique and stirring visual of civic solidarity. The darkened city mourned the tragic death of the doctor while showing unyielding support for her grieving family.

Driven by social media, the 'Reclaim the Night' movement gathered momentum with protests kicking off at 11:30 pm, marking the second such gathering since August 14. From small towns to bustling cities, the unified cry for justice echoed loudly, devoid of political party flags but rather brandishing the national flag in a call for justice that transcends partisan lines.

(With inputs from agencies.)