This chapter narrates the inspiring journey of Birubhala Rabha, an Indian woman who fought against the harmful practice of witch hunting in India, despite facing backlash and being falsely accused herself. Her efforts led to the passing of a law in Assam to punish those who wrongfully accuse individuals of witchcraft.
Since his election last year, President Javier Milei has enjoyed some economic and political wins in Argentina. But his toughest fight is yet to come. On Britain’s general election trail, our correspondent found voters less keen on the prospect of a Labour victory than on punishing the Conservative party at the polls (10:00). And remembering Birubala Rabha, who campaigned against witch-hunting in India (18.35).
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