Home / Arts and Entertainment / Maoist Women Walk Fashion Ramp in Silk
Maoist Women Walk Fashion Ramp in Silk
14 Aug
Summary
- Nine former Maoist women walked a fashion ramp in traditional Kosa silk.
- The event was part of National Handloom Day celebrations.
- These women are undergoing rehabilitation in Sukma, Chhattisgarh.
On August 7, 2026, nine women who had formerly been Maoist fighters participated in a fashion show at the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Auditorium in Raipur. Dressed in Chhattisgarh's traditional Kosa silk and handloom attire, they walked the ramp, marking a significant step in their rehabilitation journey. This event was part of the National Handloom Day celebrations.
The women, who had surrendered over the past year and a half, are currently residing at the Punarwas Kendra in Sukma. They received a week-long grooming program in Raipur, focusing on body language and presentation, before appearing before the audience. For many, the experience offered a new sense of identity and skill.
The fashion show served as a powerful statement, demonstrating that hands once used for weapons could now drape silk. It aimed to reintegrate these women into mainstream society by providing them with skills and a platform, showcasing their potential and dignity. Their confident walk symbolized a successful rehabilitation effort by the government.
The audience applauded not just the fashion, but the resilience and courage of these nine women. Their journey from armed conflict in the forests of Bastar to walking a fashion runway represents a profound personal transformation and a successful, tangible outcome of rehabilitation programs.
