The CPI (Maoist) Charla-Sabari Area Committee has called upon women to fight against ‘oppression’ unleashed by imperialist, feudal and patriarchal forces against women and end unabated ‘gender-based violence’ in society.
A statement purportedly issued by the Area Committee Secretary Sharada said women’s emancipation and gender equality can be achieved only through social change and the New Democratic Revolution.
She alleged that the ruling classes have reduced the International Women’s Day celebrations to mere conduct of rangoli and other competitions and have restrained women from fighting for their rights.
She expressed serious concern over the unabated instances of violence against women in various parts of the country, she further alleged that the State and Central governments have failed in curbing crimes against women and children.
She exhorted women to draw inspiration from the great women activists on the occasion of the ensuing International Women’s Day and wage a relentless fight to end all forms of gender-based violence in society.