Recently there was a candle march near Gateway of India, Mumbai to protest against the violence against women. Write a report on this incident.

Light to Light

5th March, 2015, Mumbai.

Yesterday, the roads in Mumbai were completely blocked, as it seemed the entire city had taken to the streets. The roads resembled a flowing river of yellow light as people from all over Mumbai marched to protest the recent, heinous crime against Women. "The Gateway of India" was illuminated by lakhs of candles, and the nearby streets were covered with flowers to mourn the incident.

The crowd demanded the death penalty for the criminals. To underscore their displeasure with the Mumbai police and their perceived inefficiency, the electricity in the entire area was shut off; only the light from the candles remained.

One woman present there remarked, "It is extremely disheartening to see that even in this modern era, men can treat women in the manner this crime was committed. The criminals must be hanged."

Men were also present in large numbers to show their support. A young boy added a poignant thought:

"Boys need to be taught to respect girls from childhood. Only then can such crimes be eliminated."

Glossary of Terms

Lakhs

A unit in the Indian numbering system equal to one hundred thousand (100,000).

The Gateway of India

An iconic arch-monument built in Mumbai (formerly Bombay), India. It is a major landmark and a popular gathering spot for locals and tourists.