New Delhi: Supriya Shrinate, National Spokesperson and National Chairperson of Social Media for the Congress party is on a visit to Chhattisgarh. On Monday, she addressed a press conference, where she criticized the central Modi government and the Chhattisgarh state government led by CM Bhupesh Baghel for their handling of crimes against women. She stated that crimes against women are increasing across the country, and nowhere are women safe. Instead of delivering justice to the public and women, the government is protecting the perpetrators.Does India belong to its women: ShrinateShrinate said,I often find myself reflecting on a troubling question, whose country is this Does this country belong to half its population Specifically, does it belong to the women who toil in fields, schools, hospitals and companiesFurthermore she said, It is deeply disheartening to observe that, increasingly, there seems to be no safe place for women in our nation. Recent events have highlighted this stark reality, with a series of distressing incidents emerging from various states. मैं कई बार अपने आपसे सवाल पूछती हूं- ये देश किसका है क्या यह देश आधी आबादी का हैक्या यह देश उन महिलाओं का है, जो खेत, स्कूल, अस्पताल या किसी कंपनी में काम करती हैंलेकिन...दुख के साथ कहना पड़ रहा है कि इस देश में औरतों के लिए कोई जगह नहीं बची है।पश्चिम बंगाल में जिस… pic.twitter.com/8kftC8FJCY— Congress (@INCIndia) September 2, 2024Rising crime against women in ChhattisgarhSurpiya Shrinate stated that Chhattisgarh is not immune to the issue of womens safety, citing recent rape cases in Raipur and Bhilai, and numerous similar crimes in various cities across the state. She criticized the government for protecting perpetrators instead of delivering justice to victims, who are forced to seek help from door to door.She highlighted alarming statistics, including over 600 rapes in the past 8 months and 3000 crimes against women in the state. Shrinate accused the government of covering up these incidents and vowed that Congress will continue to raise its voice against such crimes, particularly rape, and will not remain silent. She also leveled a serious allegation against the BJP, stating that 20-25 heinous crimes against women have been registered, involving BJP leaders.
