Midnight March: 'Reclaim the Night' Ignites West Bengal

Thousands of women in West Bengal protested the rape-murder of a doctor, mobilized by the 'Reclaim the Night' campaign. The midnight demonstrations saw diverse participation, with flags from marginalized communities prominently displayed. The movement, symbolized by a red hand with a crescent moon, has spread across multiple towns and cities.

Thousands of women from various backgrounds took to the streets across West Bengal at midnight on Wednesday, protesting the horrific rape-murder of a doctor on duty at a Kolkata hospital last week.

Fueled by the 'Reclaim the Night' campaign, which gained momentum on social media, the protests began at 11:55 pm, coinciding with Independence Day celebrations, and spread to key areas in both small towns and big cities, including several landmarks in Kolkata.

As night fell, the chants of 'We Want Justice' echoed across the streets, reflecting the collective anger and sorrow of women—students, professionals, and homemakers—marching together to demand accountability and an end to violence against women.

(With inputs from agencies.)