Kolkata Against Zionism

I gave you a bath and put on new clothes, Took in the scent of mehndi on your fingers and toes, Decorated your hair with tiny, colourful clips and a big flower, Set a little handbag on your shoulders, a need of the hour And blew over you to protect from the evil eye, Hugged you, kissed you, "Happy eid, apple of my eye! " I turned around and froze, A scene from somewhere arose, Both legs plastered upto the thighs, Pellet riddled face and vacant eyes , The smell of dried blood welcomed me, She held close to her heart another baby, A sibling who had just breathed her last, Life had turned upside down in the few months past. " Mama, baba if only I could get a glimpse of you, alas! It would have been the best eidi for which I could ask! But no worries, I know Allah is with me, One day not far away, he will surely set us free!" I trembled, tears rolling down my face, I lost my composure, sanity and grace. So while you and I tweet and celebrate, Do send up a little prayer ...

As we near the conclusion of a resolute 28-day (7 days + 21 days) boycott of Zionist products, our sincere gratitude extends to the people of Kolkata and its surroundings for their unwavering support. Their wholehearted embrace of this campaign has significantly elevated awareness surrounding the ongoing issue - an achievement we acknowledge with deep appreciation. However, rather than marking the end, this marks a transition to a more decisive phase in response to the relentless violence perpetrated by Israel. In the past 70 days alone, nearly 20,000 lives have been lost, and over 50,000 individuals have been injured. The urgency of the situation is further exacerbated as winter approaches, posing increased challenges for the 23 lakh Palestinians, with approximately 17 lakhs residing in camps. In light of these escalating challenges, we find it necessary to intensify our efforts.  Moving beyond the 7D7P and 21DP phases, we are now advancing into a more assertive stage. Enter...