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Thane Youth Reclaim the Night in Silent Walk Against Violence

Thane Youth Reclaim the Night in Silent Walk Against Violence
Thane: Young Voices ‘Reclaim The Night’ With Silent Walk Against Sexual Violence At Upvan Lake · freepressjournal.in

Young people in Thane held a quiet night-time march called “Walk for HER.”

They wore white clothes and walked around Upvan Lake.

They wanted to show support for women who have experienced sexual violence.

They also protested against blaming women for crimes committed against them.

The marchers said women should be free to go outside without being judged or restricted.

They asked government authorities to take strong action against offenders.

They also said boys and men should learn to respect women.

The organisers said this was only the beginning of their campaign.

Key facts

Event
“Walk for HER” silent demonstration
Location
Upvan Lake, Thane
Date and time
September 29, 2026, at 9 p.m.
Organiser
Local activist Ritu Bhoite
Collaborating group
Why Loiter Campaign
Dress code
Participants dressed entirely in white
Main demands
Strict action against offenders, women’s freedom and an end to victim-blaming

Quotes

Rachana Vaidya

Social activist from Thane

“Coming from a city that is considered relatively safe within our country can feel like a privilege, but real safety isn't a privilege—it is a basic right. We walked in solidarity for the victims of heinous crimes like the recent assault in Bihar, which are far too often minimized, and for every woman's fundamental right to security, dignity, and free will. While walking, alongside a sense of resolve, I felt deep sadness and anger that we still have to do all of this in the first place. Yet there”
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“This was a peaceful movement standing in solidarity with every girl and woman fighting for basic rights. We demand absolute freedom from arbitrary permissions, restrictions, and public judgment. True security will only exist when government bodies take strict action against offenders and boys and men are educated and sensitized to respect women unconditionally.”
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