Thousands of people are set to hit the streets of Kolkata on Saturday and march to the State Secretariat (nabanna buildings) demanding justice for the doctor who was raped and killed at R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital a year ago. The parents of the doctor, who will lead the march, have appealed to the public to join the protest.
“Nabanna Abijaan marks one year since we lost our daughter. However, we are unsure of whether we will be able to reach Nabanna, considering how the police are barricading roads throughout Kolkata and Howrah ahead of the rally. We can take out a peaceful protest if we can reach the venue,” the victim’s father told The Hindu on Friday.
He added that they have received positive response from people across the socio-economic and political spectrum. He said the family sent written invitations to several political parties except Trinamool, and received “affirmative responses from even ‘Trinamool-associated’ people, especially women.”
“People from all walks of life and all political backgrounds are welcome to join the march without flags. We are expecting a heavy footfall,” he said.
The victim’s family is also likely to join the night-long protest gatherings and memorials being organised at Shyambazar Crossing and RGKMCH to mark one year of the crime, on Friday night. The police on Friday said they will enforce prohibitory orders, which is already in place around the State Secretariat.
