AISA’s Protest Against Anti-Women Mentality and for Women’s Safety in College: Principal Agrees to Demands

Ranchi: The All India Students Association (AISA) staged a powerful protest at Doranda College, Ranchi, against the anti-women mentality and discrimination prevalent in the college campus. The purpose of this protest was to raise voices against moral policing, gender-based discrimination, and inappropriate behavior towards female students, all of which have been ongoing issues at the college.During the protest, AISA members highlighted the discrimination faced by female students based on their attire, personality, and choices. They spoke out against the use of abusive language, comments on students' clothing by security guards, and the violation of students' personal rights. AISA demanded that the college administration take concrete action to address these issues.

AISA's Protest and Demands
At the beginning of the protest, AISA’s Ranchi District Secretary Sanjana Mehta stated, "The college campus should be a space where female students can come and go freely, without fear, judgment, or discrimination. If we talk about building an inclusive and safe society, it is essential that the college administration implements policies that empower women."
Meanwhile, AISA's Jharkhand State President, Vibha, demanded the appointment of female security personnel, the formation of a Gender Sensitization and Anti-Sexual Harassment Committee (GS Cash), and gender-sensitivity training for all staff members. She said, "Women’s safety and gender-sensitivity should be prioritized so that every female student feels safe on campus."
AISA’s DSPMU Secretary Anurag Rai raised concerns about the security situation in Ranchi, saying, "Ranchi is listed among the 10 most unsafe cities for women in India. This is a serious issue for any society."

Response from College Administration
College in-charge Sonali Kevat met with the protesters and said, "Our goal is always to provide a safe and inclusive environment for students. The educational environment at the college should be such that students can freely engage in their studies and other activities without any fear."
AISA then met with the college principal and submitted a memorandum outlining their demands. The key demands were:
No Dress Code Checks by Guards: Security guards should not inspect students’ attire for official purposes.
Respectful Behavior from Staff and Guards: All college staff and guards should treat students respectfully, regardless of their clothing or appearance.Formation of GS Cash/Internal Complaint Committee: An effective internal complaint committee (GS Cash) should be set up for addressing issues of sexual harassment and gender-based discrimination.Appointment of Female Security Guards: The college should ensure the appointment of female security personnel for added safety.
The principal responded positively to AISA’s demands and assured them that necessary steps would be taken to address these issues. This marked an important turning point, as the students raised their voices to make the college administration aware of their concerns.
AISA’s protest symbolizes the power of student organizations and the youth to stand up for their rights. This is a positive step towards eliminating the mentality and behavior that discriminate against women. The college administration’s agreement to the demands is an important move, but the real challenge lies in implementing these steps on the ground and ensuring the protection of female students' rights.
This initiative by AISA reminds society that it is not just legal provisions that protect women, but also the need to change the mentality and thought processes of the community. For women's rights to be truly protected, both legal and social reforms are necessary.