Jaya Ahsan in Kolkata's Rajpath procession, discussion and criticism on social media


Published: 03:32 16 August 2026
Popular Bangladeshi actress Jaya Ahsan is back in the news again. This time, not for acting, but for participating in a procession on the streets of Kolkata, a discussion has started on social media about her.
Jaya Ahsan participated in a program organized in Kolkata on the night before India's Independence Day to demand the safety of women. She was seen singing along with others in the procession, along with raising slogans.
Jaya Ahsan in Kolkata's procession demanding the safety of women
The main objective of this procession organized in Kolkata was to demand that the city at night be made safer for women.
Politicians, women representatives, personalities from the film and music fields, including people from different classes and professions, participated in this program organized at the call of West Bengal Minister Agnimitra Pal.
Along with Jaya Ahsan, actress Rituparna Sengupta, Chaiti Ghoshal, musician Emon Chakraborty, Paushali and many others were present in the procession.
Jaya Ahsan sang in the procession
During the procession, Jaya Ahsan was seen singing along to the song 'Karaar Oi Louh Kapat' with the participants.
After various pictures and videos of the procession were spread on social media, a wide discussion started on the issue.
Debate started on social media
There were mixed reactions on social media regarding Jaya Ahsan's participation in the procession.
Some have questioned how reasonable her participation in such a program in Kolkata as a citizen of Bangladesh is.
On the other hand, many feel that her participation is positive in order to create awareness on a social issue like women's safety.
Statement from the organizers
The organizers have stated that this program is not organized for any specific political purpose, but to demand ensuring the safety of women.
According to them, people from different walks of life have participated in the procession to express solidarity with this demand.
Discussion on Jaya Ahsan's position
Jaya Ahsan is a well-known face in the film industry of Bangladesh and India. Along with acting, she is also occasionally seen active in various social issues.
Her participation in this procession in Kolkata has sparked a new discussion. Some are praising her social awareness, while others are questioning the issue.
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