In 1855, when #Vidyasagar filed a petition seeking legalisation of widow remarriage, 30,000 people filed a counter prititoin to challenge that. His relentless campaign ensured abolotion of child marriage.
In matters of conscience, the law of majority has no place.

In 1855, when #Vidyasagar filed a petition seeking legalisation of widow remarriage, 30,000 people filed a counter prititoin to challenge that. His relentless campaign ensured abolotion of child marriage.
In matters of conscience, the law of majority has no place.

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#Meena #meenahusband #Vidyasagar

Only 932 people singed supporting Ishwarchandra #Vidyasagar’s petition for Hindu Widow Remarriage Act. 33000 supported Radhakanta Deb’s petition opposing it.
- Founded & ran 21 school for girls
- Opened education for all castes in Sanskrit College
Born today. Bengal’s greatest.