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Mahila Congress kite campaign highlights women's safety concerns in Rajamahendravaram
In the city of Rajamahendravaram, women and girl students gathered to celebrate India's Independence Day in a special way.
They flew kites that had pictures and messages drawn on them.
The messages talked about things that matter to women, like freedom, rights, safety, and problems they face.
The event was called the Maa Tujhe Salaam Udaan Abhiyan and was organised by the All India Mahila Congress.
One kite showed a sad event — a woman doctor named Dr Priyanka who was hurt in a hit-and-run accident.
That kite made people think about how important it is to keep women safe.
A leader named Amar Jaha Beg said the event gives a platform to share women's concerns with society.
Some participants will be chosen to go to the Independence Day programme in Delhi on August 15.
The best kites will win prizes, with the first prize of Rs 1 lakh.
The All India Mahila Congress organised the Maa Tujhe Salaam Udaan Abhiyan in Rajamahendravaram on Wednesday as part of Independence Day celebrations.
Women and girl students flew kites carrying messages and illustrations on women's freedom, rights, safety and the injustices they face.
A kite depicting the hit-and-run accident of medico Dr Priyanka drew particular attention and prompted calls for greater priority to women's safety.
The programme was held at Krishna Sai Kalyana Mandapam near Paper Mill under the guidance of State Mahila Congress president Amar Jaha Beg.
Selected participants will attend the Independence Day programme in Delhi on August 15, and the best kite entries win cash prizes up to Rs 1 lakh.
- Who
- All India Mahila Congress, under the guidance of State Mahila Congress president Amar Jaha Beg, along with women and girl students in Rajamahendravaram.
- What
- The Maa Tujhe Salaam Udaan Abhiyan, a kite campaign voicing women's concerns, rights and safety demands.
- Where
- Krishna Sai Kalyana Mandapam near Paper Mill, Rajamahendravaram.
- When
- Wednesday, as part of Independence Day celebrations; the Delhi programme is scheduled for August 15.
- Why
- To bring women's concerns and aspirations to society's notice and to call for greater priority to women's safety.
Key facts
- Campaign
- Maa Tujhe Salaam Udaan Abhiyan
- Organiser
- All India Mahila Congress
- Location
- Krishna Sai Kalyana Mandapam near Paper Mill, Rajamahendravaram
- State Mahila Congress president
- Amar Jaha Beg
- First prize
- Rs 1 lakh
- Second prize
- Rs 50,000 each (two winners)
- Third prize
- Rs 30,000 each (three winners)
- Delhi programme date
- August 15
Quotes
Amar Jaha Beg
State Mahila Congress president
““Programmes such as this provide a platform to bring women’s concerns and aspirations to the notice of society.””
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