Port Blair, Nov. 26: The All India Democratic Women’s Association (AIDWA), Andaman & Nicobar State Organising Committee observed the “International Day for Elimination of Violence against Women” by organizing a meeting at Shaheed Bhavan, Anarkali, Port Blair on 25.11.2023. 

Kala Devi, President, SOC, who presided over the function, briefly explained the objective of organizing the programme. Addressing the participants in the programme, D. Ayyappan, Vice President, CITU State Committee expressed concern over the increasing attack on women in the islands and said that there is no forum for the women to ventilate their grievances.

Anandi, Secretary, AIDWA State Organising Committee also referred to the injustice being meted out to the women in the islands. S. Chithra, Anitha Nath G and J. Tulsi also spoke on the occasion.