tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8868734206674872701.post4644503010343798236..comments2023-06-25T16:51:16.157+05:30Comments on Varta: ‘O ma, how queer!’Vartahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08244753493592236002noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8868734206674872701.post-41802345649839949482015-10-28T16:27:58.084+05:302015-10-28T16:27:58.084+05:30Loved it! Loved it! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11941700786730976913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8868734206674872701.post-86628301043744334202015-10-24T18:26:02.040+05:302015-10-24T18:26:02.040+05:30Shampa, many thanks for pointing out that Durga Pu...Shampa, many thanks for pointing out that Durga Puja organizers have been arranging wheelchairs since 2010, and that 230 of them had this arrangement this time. Of course, when one looks at the crowds, traffic and overall pandal arrangements, it does seem as if a lot more needs to be done to ensure inclusion. But it's good to know that efforts are being made. Vartahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08244753493592236002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8868734206674872701.post-48109827808607678082015-10-24T15:46:10.423+05:302015-10-24T15:46:10.423+05:30Concept of Disabled friendly Durga Puja started in...Concept of Disabled friendly Durga Puja started in 2010, an organisation called NIP along with Disability Commissioner's office started giving away ward to Pujas who keep wheel-chair ready and make other arrangements for senior citizens & disabled people. I had been one of the judges in the past in such an endeavor. In 2015, 230 Puja Committees agreed to be part of this award. <br />Though it seems a tokenn as generally roads and vehicles remain inaccessible for wheel-chair users, the thought needs to be applauded. <br /><br />And definitely lot of discussions/debates required of whether/how we, gender activists can "Occupy Durga Puja". Shampa Senguptahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16765448279049993483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8868734206674872701.post-92204126421944249862015-10-24T00:36:55.525+05:302015-10-24T00:36:55.525+05:30besh lekha! besh lekha! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10281276091892674840noreply@blogger.com