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Tamil Nadu - Chennai

Rally to condemn atrocities against women

Staff Reporter

CHENNAI: Hundreds of women belonging to secular organisations, including 30 women groups and minority groups, organised a rally here on Saturday to protest the atrocities against women following the communal violence in Orissa.

Social Welfare Board chairman Salma said: "The initiative of women is essential for the unity, peace and integrity of the nation. Women should unite to stop all forms of communalism from harming innocent women."

Archbishop of Madras-Mylapore A.M. Chinnappa inaugurated the rally. "The Centre should make sincere efforts to carry out a proper investigation to deliver justice to the affected women."

Actor Mohini said the violence against women should be curbed through the collective efforts of all women. "The centre should order a CBI probe to ensure a fair investigation," said Fr. Vincent Chinnadurai, chairman of the Minorities Commission.

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