Published on: February 25, 2019

There was some beauty about it. And a lot of energy. A hall full of people – both exceptionally abled and ordinarily abled – got together to discuss how to move forward for the rights of the former group. This was at the Krithi Literary Festival organized at Marine Drive, Kochi, on 14th February.

In the picture you see Basheer and Rabiya, two activists, very vocal and very effective. Rabiya’s activism isn’t confined to the differently abled; she fights against any injustice. She has received death threats but she is unfazed.

There is so much enthusiasm among groups of the differently abled in various parts of the state and in the country. What amazing strength can result if they all got together! Dr Javed Anees, your sincerity and commitment are infectious. Congratulations on the successful organization of the event.