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Mita’s story became more than just a story. It became a voice for all those girls who have been forced to remain silent in this country. She showed the world that there is victory beyond fear, and true courage is when we can bring our pain to light and stand against it.
By Tripti Yaduvanshi
Mita was a sweet girl, with dreams in her eyes, and a heart full of determination to chase her dreams. She lived in a small town where people shared love and respect for one another. Her family loved her dearly and always encouraged her to follow her dreams.
One day, while Mita was returning home from college, it started getting dark. She was waiting for her rickshaw when a jeep stopped nearby. There were a few men in the jeep who offered her a ride. Initially, she refused, but they assured her that they would drop her home safely, since they were going the same way.
Trusting their words, she got into the jeep with them. Soon, she realized that the jeep was taking a different route. When she protested, they laughed, and drove faster. Fear started settling in her heart. She screamed, but there was no one to hear her cries.
That night, those men committed a heinous crime against her, something she could never have imagined. Her dreams, her happiness, everything was shattered.
She returned home, but her spirit was broken. Her parents were devastated when they saw her condition. They immediately took her to the police station.
However, a new challenge awaited her there. Predictably, the police did not take the matter seriously. They kept questioning her as if she was lying. Some of them even said that it was her fault for being out alone at night. Hearing this, broke her heart even more.
She wondered, was it really her fault?
Mita sat alone in her room one day. In deep thought. This will not do. She must fight back.
Yes, she said to herself — she will fight back!
She decided to share her story with the world.
She began pouring her infinite pain onto the blank space of paper. Every word was soaked with a stream of tears, but she kept writing. She expressed her sorrow, her angst, her fears, her isolation, and her stoic courage in her writing.
She wanted her story to reach the world, so no other girl would have to suffer like she did. She wanted justice!
She sent her story to a local newspaper, where a journalist read it and came to meet her. This journalist brought Mita’s story to a wider audience, catching the attention of the whole country. People stood by her side. They began fighting for justice on her behalf.
There was a huge movement led by ordinary citizens seeking justice for her. Documentary filmmakers made films about her struggle, and the people’s movement. Writers wrote about her bravery. School and college students came out on the streets. Their teachers backed them. Mothers and fathers joined their children in the rallies. The social media joined the mass campaign — ‘Justice for Mita’.
And, within a few months, the culprits were caught and punished.
Mita’s story became more than just a story. It became a voice for all those girls who have been forced to remain silent in this country. She showed the world that there is victory beyond fear, and true courage is when we can bring our pain to light and stand against it.
She continues to write these days because she has realized that her pen is her true weapon. She is now a writer who tells the stories of those who don’t have a voice of their own. Her story still inspires many people to gather strength and hope, and fight a new battle with hope and resilience.
Indeed, her story has taught us an important lesson — no one should suffer in silence. Mita’s courage to speak out about her pain and seek justice shows us that we should not blame the ‘survivors of brutal assaults’ for crimes committed against them.
Instead, we must support their struggle, believe them, and hold their hands in solidarity.
By sharing her story, Mita has helped others understand the importance of standing up against injustice, and using their voices to bring about change. Her courage reminds us that speaking up can inspire others to fight for what is right and ensure that such terrible incidents do not happen again.
Truly, this is the story of a girl who turned her pain into strength, and had the resilience and will to change the world. In Mita’s victory, there is the infinite power of resurrection. Indeed, it is never really late to chase your dreams.
Tripti Yaduvanshi is a Class 10 student of Dr BR Ambedkar School of Specialized Excellence (SoSE), Andrews Ganj, Delhi Board of Secondary Eduction, Delhi government.