Pune: Buoyed by the Bombay High Court ruling that it is the fundamental right of women to go into places of worship, over two dozen activists of Bhumata Ranragini Brigade led by Trupti Desai today left for Shani Shinganapur temple in Ahmednagar district where tradition bans women from entering the shrine’s sacred platform.
Describing the HC verdict as a victory for women’s campaign against gender bias, Desai had yesterday announced that she and her followers belonging to the city-based women outfit would head to the ancient temple today itself. Around 25 activists proceeded for the temple this morning in 2-3 small vehicles.
“After the High Court itself ruled in womens’ favour, we are determined to reach the sacred chauthara of the temple and we are sure that police will not restrict us en route,” Desai said before leaving Pune.
