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Several women’s organisations demand strict action against those accused of assaulting women during peaceful and democratic demonstrations
New Delhi, October 17 (PMI): Several women’s organisations on Saturday organised a protest march against alleged sexual harassment, violence and misconduct against women during peaceful and democratic demonstrations in Delhi. The march began at Gurudwara Bangla Sahib and proceeded to the Delhi Police Headquarters, where the protesters raised slogans against the police and demanded strict action against those responsible.
According to reports, protests have been continuing in Delhi over Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Members of the CJP, Aam Aadmi Party, Congress, INDIA bloc and various student organisations have reportedly participated in these demonstrations. A large number of women have also taken part in the protests.
The women’s organisations alleged that some women faced sexual harassment, violence and misconduct during the demonstrations. Several videos related to the alleged incidents are also circulating on social media. The protesters said they had submitted video material in support of their allegations.
Representatives of several organisations, including the All India Democratic Women’s Association (AIDWA), All India Progressive Women’s Association (AIPWA), National Federation of Indian Women (NFIW), All India Mahila Sanskritik Sangathan (AIMSS), ALIFA and the Students’ Federation of India (SFI), participated in the march.
The protesters raised slogans demanding an end to violence and sexual harassment against women. They also alleged that some women journalists had faced misconduct during the protests. They said that harassing women participating in peaceful and democratic demonstrations was unacceptable and called for legal action against those responsible.
According to the representatives of the organisations, the alleged incidents took place between July 20 and October 2. They accused police authorities of failing to take effective action against those allegedly involved, despite complaints.
At the conclusion of the march, the protesters submitted a memorandum to police officials and provided video material relating to the alleged incidents. They demanded an impartial investigation into the complaints, strict legal action against those found responsible, and justice for the affected women. (pressmediaofindia.com)
