Archive · 24 Jun 2025
Congress Panel Raises Concerns Over Women's Safety in Odisha
A group from the Congress party went to several areas in Odisha to check on the safety of women.
They spoke to victims and others, and said they were very concerned about the increasing crime rate against women in the state.
They said that there is a lack of safety and claimed the government isn't taking the issue seriously.
They want to talk about these issues to the President and in the Parliament to find a solution.
Congress panel visited districts in Odisha to investigate crimes against women.
Panel members expressed shock over rising crime against women in the state.
Allegations of lawlessness, corruption, and increasing rape incidents were made.
Panel members stated the Chief Minister did not meet with them to discuss the issues.
Congress plans to raise the issue with the President of India and Parliament.
- Who
- A five-member all-women team of the All India Congress Congress (AICC).
- What
- Congress panel investigated rising crimes against women in Odisha.
- When
- Recently, during the past four days.
- Where
- Kandhamal, Ganjam, Keonjhar, and Mayurbhanj districts in Odisha.
- Why
- To investigate the rising cases of rape, gang rape, and murder of women.
Congress's View
Government's Response
Crime Rates
Congress's View
Crimes against women are increasing in Odisha.
Government's Response
The BJP-led government is not addressing women's safety issues.
Government's Response
Congress's View
The CM did not meet with the Congress panel.
Government's Response
The government is not taking the issue seriously.
- Panel Members
- AICC all-women team
- Visited Districts
- Kandhamal, Ganjam, Keonjhar, and Mayurbhanj
- Allegations
- Lawlessness, corruption, and rising rape incidents
- Action Plan
- Raise the issue with President and Parliament
Sources
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