Congress chief Kharge criticizes Modi govt over women’s safety amid surge in crimes
New Delhi: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has launched a scathing attack on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s administration, saying the government has failed to take meaningful action against rising crimes targeting women in India.
According to Kashmir Media Service, in a post on social media platform X, Kharge highlighted the alarming frequency of violence against women, citing that every hour, 43 crimes are reported, and each day, 22 crimes are registered involving women and vulnerable children from marginalized communities. He emphasized that many incidents go unreported due to fear, intimidation, and societal pressures.
Kharge’s remarks come in the wake of public outrage over the brutal rape and murder of a trainee doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, and other recent cases of sexual violence across the country. Despite Modi’s frequent public declarations on women’s safety, Kharge argued that these speeches have not translated into effective policy or systemic change.
“Crimes against women are a serious issue and preventing these crimes is a significant challenge for the country,” Kharge stated. “Yet, despite the rhetoric from the Red Fort, the government’s actions remain superficial. Will painting ‘Beti Bachao’ on every wall bring about social change or enhance the competency of our law and order systems? The administration’s efforts seem more focused on covering up rather than addressing the issue.”
Kharge further criticized the government’s approach, questioning, “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?” He called for a united societal effort to address the root causes of violence and implement robust measures to protect women and girls.
