Hundreds of people assembled for a peaceful march held by Miranda College under the banner, ‘Hum Auratein Aazad Hain (We women are free).’ Photo by Bhawari Uikey/NewsGram
Women questioned during the protest why victims are being curfewed when it is men who have the audacity to commit crimes.“My favourite season will be the fall of patriarchy,” read one of the posters held by a female protester during a women solidarity marchSlogans echoed as posters and placards were held high in the sky, with the air filled with anger and a craving for accountability and responsibilityThe main slogan that echoed was that women are waiting to see the fall of patriarchy.Protesters shared their deep-seated fear for their safety, regardless of the time of dayFemale students gathered from all over universities to highlight that the recent case was not the only caseThe rising cases of sexual assault in Delhi have fueled protests, with women questioning why victims are blamed and asked to stay at home instead of holding those who commit crimes accountable.The protest, which was open to only women and queer participants, was the latest episode in an outcry demanding women’s safetyHundreds gathered chanting “AZADI, AZADI (FREEDOM, FREEDOM),” protesting the alleged gang rape near Delhi’s Kalkaji area.