Spiritual leader and founder of the Isha Foundation, Sadhguru, has issued a strong call to action against the alarming rise of crimes against women in India. Expressing deep concern, he has demanded the establishment of a dedicated national agency to address these heinous acts, emphasizing that existing state agencies are insufficient in tackling this critical issue.
Sharing a video depicting protests across the country on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Sadhguru highlighted the urgency of the situation. He wrote, “It is time that there is a National agency to address the most horrific crimes against Women in this country, beyond state agencies, as what is happening right now is a cruel joke on the Nation. No citizen with a beating heart in Bharat can just watch this go by. Action Now! -Sg.”
His call for a national agency comes in the wake of the brutal death of a postgraduate trainee doctor in Kolkata earlier this month, which sparked widespread outrage and nationwide protests. The 31-year-old victim was found dead with multiple injuries in the seminar hall of RG Kar Medical College, while on night duty. Doctors and medical associations across the country have united in demanding enhanced security measures and swift action against the perpetrators of this heinous crime.
In a separate post on X, Sadhguru also reflected on the importance of inclusivity within India, urging a shift away from a culture of absolutism. “When we say Bharat, it is not a culture of absolutism, of you versus me, this is a culture of inclusiveness. Inclusiveness is the need of the hour. On the level of the individual, it is only through inclusion that we can experience joy, peace and balance. It is important we create that possibility for humanity. If this has to happen, first Bharat has to become Maha-Bharat. Let us make it happen. –Sg,” he wrote.
His words resonate with the ongoing protests and calls for justice for the slain doctor, emphasizing that addressing violence against women requires a multi-pronged approach involving both immediate action and a broader societal transformation towards inclusivity and respect. The Indian Medical Association (IMA) is currently holding a 24-hour nationwide strike on August 17, withdrawing non-emergency and OPD services to demand accountability for the tragic incident and stronger security measures for medical professionals.
