Goa, June 22 -- The abrupt removal of rural vegetable vendors from the Mapusa market by the Mapusa Municipal Council has triggered widespread outrage and concern, particularly among women who have long formed the backbone of the local produce trade. Many of these vendors, who have operated in the market for years, rely on daily earnings to sustain their families. As tensions continue, the vendors and their supporters remain hopeful that authorities will act with compassion and reinstate their right to earn a dignified livelihood.

The eviction, reportedly carried out without prior notice or sufficient explanation, has left vendors shocked and displaced. For the women affected, the market is more than just a place of business-it represents...