Kochi college holds massive rally condemning atrocities against women
The Hindu
St. Teresa's College, Ernakulam organised a massive rally of over 2,000 students to protest against rising incidents of violence against women. The march, with placards and the theme 'Stop Violence Against Women', was flagged off by Principal Alphona Vijaya Joseph and concluded at the High Court Junction. The rally was organised by the college's National Service Scheme Unit 41 and students' union to create awareness and spread the message to the public. Sr. Vinitha, manager and provincial superior, addressed students on their return.
A massive rally in which over 2,000 students lined up was organised in the city on Wednesday morning by St. Teresa’s College, Ernakulam, in protest against the rising incidents of atrocities against women.
The march, based on the theme ‘Stop Violence Against Women’, was flagged off by principal Alphona Vijaya Joseph from the college campus. Students and faculty members holding placards marched to the High Court Junction and back in an hour. It was jointly organised by the National Service Scheme Unit 41 of the college and the students’ union.
“The march was organised in view of the increasing incidents of violence against women. We wanted to create awareness about the issue and take the message to the public through the rally,” said a college spokesperson.
Sr. Vinitha, manager and provincial superior, St. Teresa’s College, addressed students on their return to the campus.