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Bihar sex workers flesh out money for flood victims
Published on Sat, Aug 30, 2008 at 08:24, Updated on Sat, Aug 30, 2008 at 08:35 in India section
Tags: Bihar Floods, Kosi , Purnia
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Purnia (Bihar): As Bihar battles its worst deluge in years, relief for the flood victims is coming from unexpected quarters. Sex workers in Purnia are out on the streets to flesh out money from the public for the victims.
“We are fine here. We have houses to live. But we don't get to see the suffering of those who are braving the floods, and those whose homes are destroyed. So we are collecting money for them,” says a sex worker Muskan.
Agrees musician Mohammad Mustakin, “We, dancers and musicians, will do whatever we can to help,” he says.
The sex workers say they were moved by images of the suffering of flood victims. “We are hurt by whatever we see on TV. And we will do whatever we can by collecting money,” says a sex worker Ratna.
The floods have affected normal business in red light areas as well but that is not stopping these women from coming out to do their bit. The response to this initiative has been warm in most places.
To help the flood victims call 0-9811320806. For more information, log onto www.savethechildren.in or mail your messages at: info@savethechildren.in
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there is nothing wrong in the article, in india where sex workers are seen always as cheap and vulgar this
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Whats with the title IBN? Its disgusting to see you guys stoop so low!
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i do not see any harm if a segment of society comes out with something positive.
it is refreshing
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I'm moved.
Hats up.
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Pankaj,
Rourkela
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by putting such a distasteful caption to CNN IBN has stooped low than those sex workers.
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