Bangalore 8 Mar: International Women’s Day is celebrated as a recognition of the inner strength, courage, values and dignity that embodies a woman. Bangalore’s No 1 FM station, BIG 92.7 FM has chosen this day to pay homage to the success stories of the ‘woman of today’ and do away with all negative influences that try to suppress her one of the largest being eve teasing.
Women's Day celebrations at BIG FM office with lady bus conductors, taxi & auto drivers along with RJs Shruthi, Nethra & Rashmi
In ensuring that the subject comes to the fore in its true sense, the Station, hosted Sandalwood actress Jennifer Kotwal who voiced her issues against the menace, which does not escape any woman. In order to ensure listeners can identify with the issue and come forth to voice their opinions, the Station also hosted lady taxi drivers, lady auto drivers and lady bus conductors – essentially women in unconventional and male dominated roles, to launch the campaign against ‘Eve Teasing’ at the BIG FM Studios on Friday, 6th March.
RJ Rashmi with Gayathri (auto driver) & BMTC lady bus conductors
Amongst those invited were Gayathri, a young engineering college student who also works as an auto driver, as well as Manjula and Aruna – who have adopted the profession of cab drivers out of financial necessity. The Station saluted their spirit of conviction in the way they have chosen to lead their lives.
To ensure listeners are well equipped, tips and guidelines on self-protection were also discussed as listeners were invited to share experiences and possible solutions. Taking their commitment to the cause further, the station’s RJs distributed pepper sprays to women on-air while suggesting ways to prepare and protect themselves from future attacks and harassment.
Actress Jennifer Kotwal with lady bus conductors and drivers & RJ Rashmi
BIG 92.7 FM’s RJ Shruthi says “Every woman is a mother, sister or a wife & she cannot change the world alone. So men, who care about us, respect us and love us should stand beside us. Only when men and women come together can they successfully create a safe and secure future for the entire society.”
A special Women’s Day video of BIG FM’s female RJs is uploaded on this link below http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_-XuVhIg94
