Congress Leader Calls for Nationwide Focus on Women's Safety

Senior Congress leader Pawan Khera welcomed President Droupadi Murmu's statement on the recent rape and murder of a trainee doctor at R.G. Kar Hospital in Kolkata, but urged for a broader discussion on women's safety across India, citing incidents in Farrukhabad, Badlapur, and other regions. Khera pointed out that while the President's concern is appreciated, it should not overshadow the alarming safety issues in various states, including Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh. He criticized the President for not addressing multiple incidents in her remarks, emphasizing the need for a national conversation on women's security. Additionally, he commented on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's accusations against the BJP regarding violence in the state, reiterating that women's safety is a nationwide concern. Murmu's article, 'Women's Safety: Enough is Enough', highlighted the need to combat harmful societal mindsets that lead to the victimization of women. Khera insisted that the President should articulate the collective outrage felt across the country, not just in relation to the Kolkata incident.