Decoration on Kolkata doctor theme…
10 days of Ganpati Celebration is going on in the nation. Decoration accompanying a Ganpati idol installed in a household in Kalina in Mumbai is garnering attention as it is themed on the issue of violence against women.
This has come to the fore due to the brutal rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital on August 9.
The incident has triggered national outrage, with doctors on strike in several states and citizens' groups holding protests seeking justice for the victim.
"The Kolkata horror and some other incidents have raised concern about the safety of women. So, I chose this theme for the decoration for the Ganpati fest," said Shubham Vanmala aged 28.
"It took me 15 days to complete the decoration. It has posters on the theme of crimes against women, cardboard models of the SC, the RG Kar facility, the West Bengal Assembly, and a statue of the Lady of Justice," said Vanmala.
A security in-charge in a private airline has been creating decorations based on current affairs since 2018, His past art includes the 9/11 attack and hospitals during the COVID pandemic.
He said he has no formal training from any art institute but comes up with such decorations due to his interest in current affairs etc.
"I hope Lord Ganesh gives punishment to the accused in the Kolkata rape-murder case," he added.
Edited By: Tanvi Walia
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