Courageous tunes commemorate Nirbhaya Diwas

Nirbhaya Diwas -a tribute to the braveheart, who lost her life two years ago after being gangraped and tortured in a Delhi bus two years ago -was organized by a city NGO and Jadavpur University recently.
Hundreds joined the silent march from Harish Park to Deshapriya Park to honour the spirit of the girl and the millions she represents across the globe.The march was followed by a musical concert, which was laced with performances by Brahmakhyapa, Crystal Grass and Mantra, and was attended by the young and the old, who had gathered be part of the cause.
"I respect and support the cause to make Nirbhaya Diwas a special day . My sincere thanks to the organizers for taking this initiative and making us part of it. My only request to men would be to respect us as human beings," said Malabika Brahma, who rendered Khanchar bhitor ochin pakhi and Hridhmajhare rakhbo.
The band, Mantra, performed Dola and Maula and dedicated the songs to Nirbhaya. We also spotted singer-composer Anupam Roy at the do. Jadavpur University students, too, entertained the gathering with a host of performances like slam poetry and street play .
Another event remembering Nirbhaya was organized on College Street the same day.