Candlelight Vigil in Bengaluru: Remembering Atul Subhash
Nearly 300 people gathered near Ecospace, Bellandur, on Thursday evening to honor the memory of Atul Subhash, a techie whose recent suicide has sparked a national dialogue on men’s rights and systemic injustices. The candlelight vigil, lasting about 45 minutes, drew tech professionals, human rights advocates, and colleagues who stood in solidarity against what they described as a tragic injustice. Police eventually dispersed the peaceful assembly.
Subhash, 34, was found dead at his Marathahalli residence earlier this week. His poignant 44-page note and 81-minute video, claiming a “legal genocide” in India, have resonated with many, particularly among men’s rights activists. A volunteer from the Save Indian Family Foundation (SIFF), Gowri Shankar Krishna, described the event as a way to ensure Subhash’s message isn’t forgotten. “His life touched many, and his story has become a mirror for those enduring similar struggles,” Krishna said.
Among the attendees were 25-30 of Subhash’s colleagues and others moved by his story. Subhash was actively involved with SIFF, which supports men’s rights, orphaned children, and charity initiatives. Remembered for his warmth and dedication, Krishna expressed hope that Subhash’s final appeal would awaken societal conscience and spark meaningful change.
The gathering underscored the growing urgency of addressing such issues, as those who knew Subhash called for systemic reforms to prevent similar tragedies.
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