Thiruvananthapuram, Keralam, India, August 15 (ANI) — Keralam Chief Minister VD Satheesan inaugurated the two-day women’s program “ReSurge — Safe Women, Safe Kerala” as part of the Independence Day celebrations on Friday.
The Keralam CM inaugurated the event at University College Junction in front of Palayam Market. Organized by the Keralam Women and Child Development Department as part of the Independence Day celebrations, the event was held from 9:30 p.m. on August 14 to 1 a.m. on August 15.
The theme of “ReSurge” is renewal and a new beginning, symbolizing women breaking through the boundaries of fear, reclaiming public spaces and moving forward with confidence. The key messages of the program are “Safe Women, Safe Kerala” and “Freedom is not just for the day, but also for the night.”
The program aimed to strengthen social awareness that public spaces at night belong to women as well, while promoting women’s safety and freedom of movement. It also featured awareness sessions on women’s safety mechanisms, self-defense, health and fitness, opportunities for women entrepreneurs, and initiatives promoting the concept of a women-friendly city.
The event schedule included a rally of women bullet riders, a cycling rally by 25 women from the She Cycling collective, a skating performance by 40 girls from Team Poojappura, and a Kalaripayattu display by 40 girls.
Police-led self-defense training for women, stalls by the Indian Air Force Family Welfare Association, dance performances by women artists and college students, music and poetry sessions, and an open Zumba session were also part of the program.
Minister Bindu Krishna invited everyone to participate in the program, carrying the message, “Freedom is not just for the day, but also for the night. Safe Women, Safe Kerala.” (ANI)
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