Women don't feel safe in Delhi: CM


New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS): Women do not feel safe in Delhi, Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit admitted Wednesday.

"Women don't feel safe in Delhi. Fears have risen. I'm shocked to learn about the Lajpat Nagar attempted rape case. It's a big setback for us," she said referring to the rape bid on a 19-year-old woman Tuesday.

The Class 9 student fought off the rape bid in her own house by an electricity contractor, who thrust an iron rod into her throat to quell her cries for help. The accused has been arrested.

However, the chief minister promised to do everything possible to provide safety to women.

"My government will do everything possible to provide a conducive atmosphere for the women in the city," Dikshit said.

But Communist Party of India-Marxist leader Brinda Karat criticised Dikshit.

"It is clear that women in Delhi are insecure. The chief minister is speaking the truth. But it is surely not enough. What is her responsibility as chief minister?

"Women's security issues have become political football between central and state government. Chief minister blames Delhi Police; central government defends police. It's a shame."

  

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  • denis d silva, udupi

    Thu, Feb 07 2013

    Hello Sheila, YOu are chief Minister power is with you Being women chief Minister what your are doing for women Can,t do better for woman in Delhi Take example of Mumbai how safe ladies are comapring Delhi that to Capital

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  • Francis (Joe) Martis, Barkur/USA

    Thu, Feb 07 2013

    Law & Order is not your cup of cake Mrs.Chief Minister. You have never been efficient enough when it comes to Public Safety & Security. Home Ministry must be given to those who are agressive and Tough enough. Delhi will not change unless you bring in such people as I said herein 1above.

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  • vnayak, mangalore/switzerland

    Thu, Feb 07 2013

    For the people who do not know, Delhi is the only state where the police do not report to the CM but to the central government. She is just expressing her frustration that she does not have any control over the police.

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  • Nanag Shetty, Kinnigoly, oman

    Wed, Feb 06 2013

    If this is the situation in the capital of the country , what about other places ??? Shame on you SD.

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  • naveen, udupi

    Wed, Feb 06 2013

    she wake up from sleep like kumbakarna sleep.......

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mangalore/Mumbai/Mapusa

    Wed, Feb 06 2013

    Kindly ask your Delhi police to wear sarees and bangles..........

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  • S N Bangs, Thannirubhavi

    Wed, Feb 06 2013

    MADAM SHEILA DIKSHITJI , You are the CM of DElhi for so many years, Your Congress Govt is ruling India.So who stops you to Protect In Delhi?

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  • Naveen D'souza, Valencia-Kuwait

    Wed, Feb 06 2013

    WHOM WILL GIVE THE PROTECTION TO WOMEN IN DELHI MADAM SHEILA DIKSHIT? YOUR SELF AND YOUR GOVT RIGHT. YOU ARE FORGET DURING ELECTION WHAT YOU PROMISED. THIS IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO PROTECT PEOPLE OF DELHI. AFTER SO LONG, NOW YOU COME TO KNOW ABOUT YOUR RESPONSIBILITY?

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