NCP (SP) Working President and MP, Supriya Sule, expressed serious worries to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis about the escalating law and order issues impacting women in the state. She highlighted a disturbing trend of rising crimes against women, encompassing physical violence, murder, sexual abuse, domestic aggression, and kidnappings. Sule particularly noted a troubling surge in the exploitation of young girls in major urban areas like Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, and Nashik, instilling fear among the populace.
Sule emphasized that the fear extends beyond cities to rural regions, causing parental concerns for their daughters’ safety. This pervasive atmosphere is directly impeding girls’ access to education, healthcare, and overall progress. She lamented the tarnishing of the state’s law and order reputation, stressing that ensuring citizen safety is the primary duty of the Fadnavis administration.
In her letter, Sule presented a series of demands to Chief Minister Fadnavis to tackle these challenges effectively. She urged Fadnavis, as the Home Minister, to personally oversee and promptly address women’s security issues in all districts. Sule called for a substantial boost in female police presence, enhanced nocturnal patrols, activation of ‘Vishakha Committees’ in every district, and prompt filling of vacancies in the State Women’s Commission.
Furthermore, Sule advocated for reinforcing local mechanisms to combat domestic violence, adopting a ‘Zero Tolerance’ stance on child marriage and abuse, and issuing immediate safety protocols for female students in educational institutions. She urged Fadnavis to take immediate action on the concerns raised and implement a comprehensive plan to restore women’s security in Maharashtra.
