Every hour 43 crimes against women are recorded in the country. Every day 22 crimes are registered against women and children of the most vulnerable Dalit-tribal class of our country. Countless crimes are not even registered – out of fear, intimidation, social reasons,” the Congress chief said.”Are we able to take preventive measures? Has our criminal justice system improved? Are the exploited and deprived sections of society now able to live in a safe environment?” he said.Will painting “Beti Bachao” on every wall bring about social change or make governments’ law and order competent.Has the government and administration not tried to hide a crime. Has the police stopped forcibly cremating the victims so that the truth does not come out, the Congress chief further asked.”Are we able to fully implement those recommendations of the Justice Verma Committee even today, after the Nirbhaya case in Delhi in 2012, the recommendations of the were implemented, today?” Kharge said.Are the provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act passed in 2013 being followed properly so that a fear-free environment can be created for our women at the workplace, Kharge said.
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