Vice President Dhankhar Demands Stronger Ecosystem for Women's Safety

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar has called for a deterrent ecosystem to address crimes against women after the rape and murder of a doctor in Kolkata. Referring to President Droupadi Murmu's article expressing grave concern, Dhankhar condemned trivializing statements about violence against women and emphasized the need for financial independence and full participation of women in India's development.

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Friday described the alleged rape and murder of a doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Hospital as a painful incident, emphasizing the need for a stronger deterrent system to punish perpetrators.

Speaking at an event at Delhi University's Bharti College, Dhankhar reiterated President Droupadi Murmu's call for action titled 'Women's Safety: Enough is Enough,' highlighting the gravity of the August 9 incident that has triggered nationwide protests.

Dhankhar criticized Supreme Court Bar Association President Kapil Sibal for calling the incident a 'symptomatic malaise,' condemning such statements as a grave injustice to women. He called for financial independence for women and stressed their indispensable role in India's development.

(With inputs from agencies.)