Archive · 14 Aug 2025
Kolkata to Host Midnight Protests Marking Anniversary
People in Kolkata are planning to hold protests and vigils on the night of August 14.
They are doing this to remember a woman who was tragically raped and murdered at RG Kar Medical College a year ago.
Different groups, including doctors, students, and regular people, will participate.
They want to honor her memory, stand up for women's rights, and demand justice.
The protests will involve songs, plays, and films to get their message out peacefully.
Kolkata and surrounding districts to host midnight rallies and vigils on August 14.
The events mark the one-year anniversary of the RG Kar rape and murder case.
Various groups, including citizens, doctors, and student organizations, are involved.
Protests aim to uphold women's rights and demand justice for the victim.
Events include songs, plays, and films to send a message of peaceful gathering.
- Who
- Citizens, doctors, student organizations.
- What
- Midnight rallies and candlelight vigils.
- When
- August 14, evening to Independence Day morning.
- Where
- Kolkata and surrounding districts.
- Why
- To demand justice and commemorate the RG Kar rape and murder.
- Event Name
- Midnight Protests and Vigils
- Date
- August 14
- Location
- Kolkata and surrounding districts
- Purpose
- Demand justice, commemorate RG Kar murder
- Organizers
- Raat Dokhol Oikko Mancha, JPD, DYFI, SFI
