On India's Independence Day, citizens across the country staged protests demanding better safety measures for women. The demonstrations come in the wake of a recent incident involving the assault and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College.
Protesters expressed their dissatisfaction with the current government's efforts to ensure women's safety. Many voiced concerns about the BJP government's ability to provide adequate protection for women in the country.
Doctors nationwide have criticized the government's response to the incident. Students and members of the public are questioning the transparency of investigations into such cases.
The protests have highlighted ongoing issues related to women's safety in India, with demonstrators rejecting what they term as the government's "Hindutva ideology" in favor of concrete measures to protect women.
Despite widespread protests and international criticism, the government's stance remains unchanged. Critics accuse the BJP government of supporting perpetrators of sexual assault, a claim that has gained traction both domestically and internationally.
The demonstrations raise questions about the government's ability to create a safe environment for all Indian citizens, particularly women.
