Rizwana Tabassum was a freelance
Indian journalist and digital media professional. She was based in Varanasi and
used to write for lots of media platforms, including The Wire, The Print,
Khabar Laharia, BBC and Scroll, among others.
Rizwana Tabassum, Varanasi |
Biography/Wiki
Rizwana was born and
brought up in a middle class family in Varanasi. Her father is known for his
affable nature. She had started to write for local news media just after school
days. However, after completing education from BHU, she had emerged as a feisty
reporter.
Rizwana was a Leftist.
She had written many stories where she used to ask for Indian women to become
stronger and give trolls a fitting reply. Unfortunately, she herself was not as
such a strong woman. The way she has committed suicide can be termed as a
cowardice act.
Personal
Profile
Date of Birth:
Age: 25 Years
Father:
Mother:
Birth Place: Varanasi
Religion: Islam
Educational
Qualification:
Post Graduate Diploma in
Mass Communication from BHU
Family
and Relationship:
Single. She was in
relationship with Shamim Nomani, local SP leader.
Siblings:
Interesting
and Lesser Known Facts:
- Shamim Nomani had refused to get married with her. That is the reason which prompted her to terminate her life.
- Initially, the suicide of Rizwana was given a Hindutva turn by some anti – national forces. Some Muslims had even tagged Princess of UAE and few Pakistani leaders showing that that Muslims are in danger. Yes, Rizwana used to write against Narendra Modi Government. But, there is no foul play in her unfortunate demise. She has committed suicide because she couldn’t handle the rejection by Shamim. Period.
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