Heightened Concerns Over Women's Safety in Maharashtra Post Pune Incidents

Sharad Pawar of the National Congress Party expressed growing public anger over increasing violence and sexual assaults against women in Maharashtra, despite government initiatives like the Ladki Bahin Scheme. Recent alleged rape cases in Pune highlight persistent safety issues, sparking criticism from political leaders about government inaction.

Sharad Pawar, leader of the National Congress Party, has voiced mounting public discontent over escalating violence and sexual assaults targeting women in Maharashtra. Citing a recent rape case in Pune, Pawar emphasized the paradox of rising atrocities against women despite the government's Ladki Bahin Scheme aimed at providing financial support to women.

Pawar referred to the shocking incident on September 27 in Pune, where four individuals were arrested for allegedly raping a 16-year-old college student, according to Pune Police. The incident sparked significant outrage, underscoring a disconnect between governmental measures and the grim reality faced by women in the state.

In a related incident, a 21-year-old woman was reportedly raped by three unidentified men in Pune's Bopdev Ghat area on Thursday night, as confirmed by Kondwa police. NCP-SCP working president Supriya Sule condemned the lack of effective action from the state home department, accusing them of failing to curb the rising violence and questioning the safety of women in Maharashtra.

(With inputs from agencies.)