The bill to legalise marijuana is up for discussion in the winter session of parliament which is officially scheduled between December 15, 2017 and January 6, 2018. A group of people don’t want to risk the parliament ignoring this important issue and continue the prohibition. Hence, they have organised The Great Legalisation Movement, India across several cities which will have marches to support the legalisation of cannabis and hemp. It’s part of a global movement to free the weed.
Free The Weed: Join The March On Sunday To Legalise Gaanja
What Is It
Why Should I Go?
the narrative of cannabis as a harmful drug which has been dominant for so long needs to change. The plant and its extracts is known to have many medicinal properties {eg, it’s great for glaucoma}, it is also a potential green fuel.
The organisers of the march believe that cannabis is one of the most medicinal plants known to man has been labeled as a bad narcotic due to a political agenda. Hemp is a variant of cannabis without the narcotics affect which can be used to create environment-friendly alternatives to hundreds of products such as wood, paper, plastic etc.
Tell Me More
You can read up more about why weed needs to be freed right here. If you are joining in the march, feel free to make a few placards — check out the ones in these photos. A few poster ideas can also be found here. And remember to post pictures of the march on your social media accounts with the hashtag — #March_for_Legalisation. Check out their Facebook page for more info.
Anything Else?
If you want to become the ambassador or volunteer for the movement in your city, fill up the form here.
What: March To Legalise Marijuana.
When & Where: The march in Kolkata will begin at 9am on Sunday {December 17} from Citizen’s Park {Cathedral Road} and end at Writer’s Building.
