In her 60s, Kumud Mishra has come forward openly to fight for justice for her daughter and made it clear that she was proud of her daughter for what she did as an exploited woman. "I am proud of her and will seek justice for her," Kumud said.
Kumud told rediff.com in Patna, "I have made up mind to challenge the Rupam's case in the high court for justice. I appeal to the women of Bihar and outside, particularly those who have been exploited, to come forward to support Rupam and raise their voice against exploitation. It is high time women fight against injustice and exploitation."
Kumud said she had already submitted a petition to the State Human Rights Commission and the State Women's Commission seeking justice for Rupam.
"I will not sit silent and pray, I will fight
for justice for her," she said.
"My lawyer had also sent petition to the National Human Rights Commission and National Women's Commission besides organisations working for democratic rights and justice," she said.
Rupam's mother, a resident of Brahmapur village in Bhagalpur district, said she is seeking an appointment with Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to apprise him of the truth.
"The chief minister is a man who has done historic work for empowerment of women in Bihar. I will request him to do justice with Rupam. I have faith in the chief minister. Only he can ensure justice for my daughter. Rupam is fighting a battle against dabang (people who defy norms) people," she said.
Kumud said her daughter knocked the doors of many police officers, but nobody helped her because of the political pressure.
"Had justice been delivered to her she would not have taken such an action," she said.
Rupam was staying with her husband and two children in Manipur before she started a school in Purnea in 2006. Her husband still is a principal at a public school in Imphal.
