....And Nothing Has Changed....

Its been a year, and nothing is different. Its been a year since Nirbhaya died, and everything is what it was a year ago. The incident that shook the whole nation didnt attract any reforms. Things are still the same. A number of girls still go through what Nirbhaya did that day. And, no one wants to come forward and impose the reforms. A reform which will protect both genders, the female from molestation, and the male from false accusation. Everyone is back to normal.

Everyone was agitated when this happened. Everyone shed a tear or two when she died, fought for some more time, and went back to their lives. Everyone forgot about the incident, including me. And, I hate to admit it. Now, its been a year, and everyone remembers it again. What do we do this time? Again have a candle march? How many candle marches should we have?

Moreover, how many people can we punish? Maybe, we might stop the crime rates, but its our duty to educate the people and change their mind sets. Just recently, a girl went through the same ordeal in Mumbai. And, Mumbai was supposed to be the safest city in India for girls. Dont you think its time we eradicate illiteracy from the country? That is the main reason all this happens. Isnt it time we show that the female is as important as the male?

I do think its time that the female can walk out of her home at any time and feel safe. We wont tolerate any more heart breaking news. People have seen enough. Its time everyone were safe, and  everyone lives in harmony, and in a true democracy.