Congress women delegation meets Guv, seeks appointments in state women's commission
They stressed the need for a functional commission to address women's rights and ensure justice.
In their memorandum, they highlighted the increase in crimes against women across the nation, citing several horrific incidents from repeated assaults in Delhi, a mass gang rape of a student on a beach in Odisha, to the brutal rape and murder of a Dalit girl in Muzaffarpur, and a recent case in Uttar Pradesh where a minor girl was raped in a moving car and her companion thrown out, resulting in his death.
"Every hour, around 45 women face crimes in our country.
We cannot afford to remain silent to women safety in Jharkhand too," Singh stated.
The memorandum demanded strict action in all cases of rape and harassment, govt accountability for women's safety, and the creation of a strong national policy for the protection of young girls. Calling for immediate and serious attention, Gunjan emphasized that the establishment and activation of the State Women Commission is crucial in addressing the growing crisis and restoring public faith in justice and governance.
Meanwhile, the State Commission for Women, a constitutional body meant to protect women's rights, has remained non-functional since June 7, 2020, leading to a backlog of over 4,000 unresolved cases.
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