Archive · 1 Oct 2026
Delhi CM Calls for Equal Safety Lessons for Boys, Girls
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta spoke about keeping people safe.
She said girls should not face extra restrictions just because they are girls.
She said boys should also learn what they should and should not do.
Her comments came after protests over an incident of gangrape involving a minor at a South Delhi park.
Lieutenant Governor T S Sandhu met principals of women’s colleges.
Gupta said the city is installing 50,000 CCTV cameras and one lakh streetlights.
These installations are intended to improve security.
She said families and society should teach both boys and girls the right dos and don’ts.
Rekha Gupta said boys and girls should be taught the same dos and don’ts.
Gupta argued that girls should not face restrictions in the name of security.
Her comments followed student protests after an incident of gangrape involving a minor at a South Delhi park.
Lieutenant Governor T S Sandhu met principals of several women’s colleges.
Gupta said 50,000 CCTV cameras and one lakh streetlights are being installed across Delhi to improve security.
- Who
- Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and Lieutenant Governor T S Sandhu; the issue also involves students and principals of women’s colleges.
- What
- Gupta called for boys and girls to receive the same lessons about dos and don’ts, while Delhi expands security infrastructure.
- When
- Gupta made the remarks at an event; Sandhu held the meeting on Wednesday, following recent protests.
- Where
- Gupta spoke at Maitreyi College in the University of Delhi’s South Campus; the incident referenced occurred at a park in South Delhi.
- Why
- The comments and measures followed student protests after an incident of gangrape involving a minor and concerns about safety.
- Speaker
- Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta
- Security measures
- 50,000 CCTV cameras and one lakh streetlights are being installed in Delhi.
- Related meeting
- Lieutenant Governor T S Sandhu met principals of several women’s colleges.
- Incident referenced
- An incident of gangrape involving a minor at a park in South Delhi.
- Gupta’s position
- Girls should not be subjected to restrictions in the name of security.
- Educational message
- Boys and girls should both be taught appropriate dos and don’ts.