Young women demand anti–Love Jihad law from their elected representatives

For women’s empowerment, the Ranragini branch of Hindu Janajagruti Samiti organized “Weapon Worship” and “Valor Awakening” initiatives across Maharashtra!

1. Women of the Ranragini branch performing weapon worship

Mumbai – Against the backdrop of rising crimes against women, the Ranragini branch of Hindu Janajagruti Samiti organized state-wide programs on the occasion of Vijayadashami, including weapon worship and self-defence demonstrations. The objective was to instil courage and valour among women, empower them physically, mentally, and spiritually, and strengthen their collective resolve to fight injustice.

At Jalgaon, young women submitted a memorandum to BJP MLA Sureshmama Bhole, demanding the immediate enactment of an anti–Love Jihad law in Maharashtra. Similar memoranda are being presented to various people’s representatives across the state, informed Shri. Sunil Ghanwat, State Coordinator (Maharashtra & Chhattisgarh) of Hindu Janajagruti Samiti, through a press release. These initiatives received an enthusiastic response from women and young girls across Maharashtra, many of whom resolved to undergo self-defence training.

2. Weapon being worshipped by the Ranragini branch

The press release stated:

1. In the programs organized by the Ranragini branch across Maharashtra, traditional weapons such as swords, dandpattas (battle staff), spears, and daggers were worshipped.
2.  Based on the theme “Main Hoon Durga” (I am Durga), the events helped women realize their inner strength. On this occasion, members of the Ranragini branch presented demonstrations of self-defence training, including techniques from Karate, stick-fighting, and Judo.

“Our aim is to empower women not only physically, but also mentally and spiritually.” – Ms Pratiksha Korgaonkar, Ranragini branch

Ms Pratiksha Korgaonkar, Ranragini branch

Ms. Pratiksha Korgaonkar of the Ranragini branch said: “Today’s woman is not helpless (abla), but a form of Goddess Durga herself. To stop the injustices and atrocities committed against women in society, we cannot rely solely on law. It is the need of the hour that every woman becomes capable of defending herself. Through self-defence training, the Ranragini branch seeks to awaken courage and valour among women. Our purpose is to build a fearless society by empowering women not only physically, but also mentally and spiritually.”