In response to the alleged sexual abuse of two four-year-old girls at a Badlapur school, the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) has announced a Maharashtra bandh on August 24. This action comes amid escalating protests and concerns about the safety of women and children in the state.
On August 21, internet services in Badlapur were suspended, and most schools in the area remained closed following a significant demonstration at Badlapur railway station the previous day. Protesters expressed their outrage over the incident and criticized the Chief Minister’s Ladki Bahin Yojana, arguing that the government should prioritize women’s safety over monetary aid.
The Kalyan Bar Association has decided not to represent Akshay Shinde, the accused in the case, who is employed as a sweeper. This decision reflects the broader community’s response to the incident.
During a meeting, leaders from the Congress, Shiv Sena (UBT), and NCP within the MVA coalition discussed the incident and broader issues of women’s safety in Maharashtra. The bandh aims to draw attention to these concerns and demand more effective measures to protect women and girls.
