Taslima Nasreen Returns to Kolkata, delivers powerful ‘freedom of speech’ message | FULL SPEECH

Bangladeshi writer & activist Taslima Nasreen said, "Today, I came back to Kolkata. For this one line, I have waited for many years. Thanks to the Chief Minister. Despite his busy schedule, he came and wished me for my return. Security of a writer is not just the security of a writer; it is the security of his/her freedom of speech and freedom of expression. For providing me security, I thank the government. I have not come back here for any political party or to deliver my speech for any political party. I am here to speak for women's freedom. I was forced to leave Bangladesh, but I found a home here. My relation with West Bengal is not new. In 1978, I wrote in a magazine. From 1980, I started coming to Kolkata, and in the 1990s, my book was launched here. In 2007, the government ordered me to leave Kolkata. What was my crime? I did not murder anyone. Even Bangladesh banned me from entering the country. If you do not agree, raise your voice against it, but trying to ban someone's freedom is not right. I have seen many things against women, and I have always raised my voice against them. Islam does not mean forcefully ruling over others. Those who want to control people in the name of Islam are actually enemies of Muslims. Those who speak for Islam should first focus on themselves; they talk about education but do not prioritize their own daughters' education. A nation has no religion; a nation means equal opportunities for everyone. Humanity and human dignity are more important than religious honour." #TaslimaNasreen #Kolkata #WestBengal #Bangladesh #FreedomOfSpeech #FreedomOfExpression #WomensRights #HumanRights #Secularism #Humanity #FreeSpeech Join ANI's YouTube membership to get access to perks:    / @aninewsindia   Subscribe now and press the bell icon 🔔 to get new video updates: https://bit.ly/2UV4ygi -------------------------------------- ANI is South Asia's leading Multimedia News Agency providing content for every information platform, including TV, Internet, broadband, newspapers, and mobiles. Subscribe now! Enjoy and stay connected with us!! ☛ Subscribe to ANI News YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2UV4ygi ☛ Visit our Official website: https://www.aninews.in/ ☛ Follow ANI:   / ani   ☛ Follow us on Snapchat:   / @ani-news   ☛ Like us:   / aninews.in   ☛ Email to: anicontent@aniin.com, internetani@aniin.com ☛ Instagram:   / ani_trending   , https://www.instagram.com/podcast_ani... ☛ Copyrights © All Rights Reserved ANI Media Pvt Ltd.