Issuing a fresh appeal for peace, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday said government will look into delay in response in the gang-rape case as also all aspects concerning the security of women while asking people to desist from violence.
In a televised address, Dr. Singh said he and his family join in the concern for the 23-year-old victim, who was gangraped and brutally assaulted in a moving bus in south Delhi on December 16 night.
“As a father of three daughters myself, I feel as strongly about this as each one of you. My wife, my family and I are all joined in our concern for the young woman who was the victim of this heinous crime.”
He said the government was constantly monitoring her medical condition.
His statement came as protests, which turned violent on Sunday, continued for the seventh day today.
Emphasising that anger at this crime is “justified”, Dr. Singh said, “but violence will serve no purpose.”
Dr. Singh noted that Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde has already spoken about the steps being taken to address issues regarding safety of women in the country.
“We will examine into delay not only the responses to this terrible crime but also all aspects concerning the safety and security of women,” he said.
Dr. Singh broke his silence on the issue on Sunday night when he issued a similar statement saying public anger is “genuine” and “justified“.
Dr. Singh had also expressed sadness over the turn of events that led to clashes between the angry protesters and the police and appealed for peace and calm.
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This incident should bring out a sea change in investigating the politicians and their army of criminals. Too many criminals in Indian politics. In fact the rapists were just building their resumes for future posts in politics. The world knows what Indian politicians are. One recent UN study found that around 80% of all Indian politicians have serious criminal record.
The country needs revolution and start purging the nation of politicians everywhere. Delhi and Haryana are good places to start.
Is it that difficult to distinguish between the antisocial elements (outsider men) pelting stones at police and the genuine protestors that include innocent women of all ages and children. The silent protests were hijacked by some unidentified antisocial elements and hooligans and not any political party as is being portrayed.
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