Shocking! 82-year-old woman travelled from Maharashtra to Delhi with only Rs 200 to protest against the government; here's why
An 82-year-old along with other two elderly women travelled from Maharashtra’s Palghar to Delhi with only Rs 200 to protest against the government. The three elderly women came to the national capital to be part of the Mazdoor Kisan Sangharsh Rally on Wednesday.
The three women – Tulsi Babu Bhagat (82), Jamani Ramavalavi (78) and Marchu Malaji Bhimra (78) – are Anganwadi helpers who have not been paid since four months. They embarked on the journey of four with only 200 rupees days despite knowing the fact that that was not enough for their four day stay.
Talking about the reason that forced him to travel, 82-year-old Tulsi said “I had borrowed Rs 200 from one of my neighbours and came to Delhi to witness the massive protest. We want to show our pain to this fascist government who is not ready to listen to our problems. Why would we travel over 1500 km if we get our basic necessities? I do not have the energy to travel in train anymore but alas, this government is deaf and dumb."
Newsclick further quoted her as saying “I don't have anyone after me to look for but still I am fighting for our coming generations. I will fight till my last breath against the government who is looting our money and giving it to the corporate”.
On Wednesday, over one lakh farmers and workers from 23 states came into Delhi to protest against the failures of the Modi government - to curb violence against women, to create jobs and to end hunger and malnutrition. The protest was organized by the Mazdoor Kisan Sangharsh Rally.
