The Delhi chief minister almost snubbed police commissioner BK Gupta when she rejected his claim of improvement in law and order situation, saying the women in the city were living in an "atmosphere of insecurity".
"It is a matter of shame that women do not feel secure in the capital of the country," chief minister Sheila Dikshit said in the presence of Delhi's top cop who blamed indifferent atttitude of Delhiites towards crime against the fair sex.
At a function to celebrate International Women's Day, the chief minister almost snubbed police commissioner BK Gupta when she rejected his claim of improvement in law and order situation, saying the women in the city were living in an "atmosphere of insecurity".
"We invited you here to convey our great concern over the feeling of insecurity among the women in the city. Leaving aside the statistics, I want to ask you do we feel safe in the city. If women in the capital do not feel secure and safe then is it not a matter of shame," Dikshit said.
Earlier, in his address Gupta, citing statistics, claimed improvement in law and order situation and blamed lack of sensitivity among people for increasing cases of violence against women.
"In cities like Kolkata, people react very strongly when they see crime against women. Here there is no such reaction. We are very passive. Why people do not react when they see harassment of women. The incidents will come down if people react strongly against them," said Gupta.
Rebutting Gupta's argument, Dikshit said, "It is a matter of shame for each one of us that the capital city of India is considered most unsafe for women. This is not acceptable."
"You talked about Kolkata. Of course, women are safe in Kolkata. There are two reasons for it. You must remember that police in Kolkata as well as the civil society are sensitive," the chief minister said.
Giving an account of steps taken by police, Gupta said all the new PCR vans will have one lady police officer while a women desk has been set up in each police station across the city.
"Do not be a silent sufferer of these incidents. Protest them with full vigour. Police will extend all cooperation in ensuring your safety," Gupta told the gathering which included representatives of various leading NGOs, government officials and RWAs.
Gupta said the BPOs have been told to strictly follow the norms prescribed for dropping of women employees who work in offices at night. "We have already filed FIRs against 15 violations."
The top cop also said he has written a letter to chief justice of Delhi high court to set up fast track courts to take up rape cases so that the victims do not have to wait longer for getting justice.
Dikshit said the city government will provide all required support to the police to make the city safe and secure for women.
Sandeep Dikshit (Congress) said government policies in the past 5-6 years have helped the country to bear the brunt of economic slow down and this fiscal the country would register an economic growth of 8.6% and rise in farm output by 5.4%.
Welcoming various proposal of the finance minister, he asked him to ensure better delivery of policies and schemes.
Dikshit asked for stringent action against those officials jeopardising implementation of various schemes and said there was need for massive administrative reforms.
He laid emphasis on giving due attention to tier-II and tier-III cities which would become big metro cities in next one or two decades.
He said under the JNNURM, the government should plan creating infrastructure in these cities like metro rail connectivity.
Akhilesh Yadav (Samajwadi Party) slammed the government for presenting an anti-farmer budget where very less has been done for the economic empowerment of this class of society.
He said that the green revolution in particular a part of the country would not help the government to curb food price inflation.
He drew attention of the House to black money stashed in the banks abroad and said that the no effective steps are being taken to bring back that money.
Yadav pointed out that there is shortage of doctors in the country. Education facilities are not adequate and government has not made much provision in this budget.
Welcoming various proposal of the finance minister, he asked him to ensure better delivery of policies and schemes.
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