Shame on you Delhi - the rape capital of India

[CSK Fan]

Don't really with the thread title. It's happening everywhere in the country but the media here highlights these.

Actually no' date=' most women who have lived in many states have all mentioned how they feel unsafe in Delhi. One of my close friends was saying how she did not dare wear a skirt even when she was 13 years old because by the time she reached home, her thighs would be red because of being pinched. They never felt the same danger in Bangalore, Kolkata, Mumbai or other cities. Men's attitude to women is pathetic but what's worse is how the otherwise spunky Delhi women have calmly accepted the situation and compromise everyday. The same thing if attempted in Kolkata would have earned the perperator a beating in Kolkata. So in a way, shame on the Delhi women too for not saying enough is enough.[/quote'] Thats why

[kubrickian]

Strangley rural areas in India are generally much safer. As more close knit communities, were everyone knows each other and their families. Do something there and justice is meeted out by the sword

Rapes happen in rural areas too and all over in developing countries but they don't get reported because of social stigma. The media is bringing out these cases to attention and because of public outrage,the victims have a chance of getting justice. I feel people of Delhi have to be appreciated for taking action rather than shaming them.

[hhunaeh]

Rapes happen in rural areas too and all over in developing countries but they don't get reported because of social stigma. The media is bringing out these cases to attention and because of public outrage,the victims have a chance of getting justice. I feel people of Delhi have to be appreciated for taking action rather than shaming them.

There is social stigma in the developed countries too. They just pretend to be better than all the developing countries.The girl in canada and the girl in usa killed themselves in the last one month after a rape. This is social stigma is it not?

[ravishingravi]

Sushil Kumar Shinde has assured everyone that rapes happen all over India not just Delhi.

[Stuge]

Reallly WTF http://m.timesofindia.com/india/Two-men-tie-up-cow-rape-stab-it/articleshow/951733.cms

[Crookbond]

Delhi Metro shuts down three stations http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/delhi-metro-shuts-down-three-stations/article4646717.ece?ref=sliderNews

The anti-rape protests may not have succeeded in getting Police Commissioner Neeraj Kumar to resign but it brought the shutters down on three Metro stations close to Parliament, India Gate and the Prime Minister’s residence during working hours on Monday. Anticipating protests to demand justice for the five-year-old girl, Delhi Metro closed down the Race Course, Udyog Bhawan and Central Secretariat stations as per instructions from the Delhi Police. While the Race Course station was closed from 6-45 p.m. on Sunday, the other two stations closed for the public from 10-15 a.m. The stations were subsequently reopened by 5-40 p.m. on Monday evening. Monday’s events were a repeat of last December when nine Metro stations were shut down to prevent protesters from accessing important seats of power such as Raisina Hill. Barring entry and exit into these metro stations last year inconvenienced countless commuters trying to reach various parts of the city and on Monday it inconvenienced those commuters who live and work around Central Delhi. Trains plying on the Yellow Line — on which all the three stations are located — slowed down while crossing the stations and stopped only at the Central Secretariat station where interchange facility was available. This prompted bewildered expressions from commuters who had not heard the announcements made by the Delhi Metro. “Closing down stations because of the protests means the public at large is inconvenienced,” said a commuter who did not wish to be named. The Delhi Metro on its part has attributed the shutdown of stations to “security restrictions”. Yet, such restrictions have now become a part and parcel of metro operations. Every year, the metro services are curtailed on several occasions such as New Year’s Eve, Republic Day and Holi. When the city gears up to ring in the New Year, three stations in and around Connaught Place – a popular hangout – close down as early as 7-30 p.m. on December 31. On Republic Day, when hundreds of commuters head towards India Gate to watch the Parade, they cannot rely on the Metro since services are curtailed between 6 a.m. and 12-30 p.m. on several lines and on Holi services are curtailed till 2 p.m. Critics say the non-availability of Metro services during special events is prioritising operator convenience over passengers’ and people do not have access to a safe mode of transport when it is most needed. “If you have messages such as ‘Do not drink and drive’ and then you curtail the public transport system, there is definitely a disconnect there,” observed a noted architect. A senior planner associated with developing the Bus Rapid Transit corridor said: “Generally, it [special occasions] is the time people would want to use public transport and the supply of these services should increase when the demand increases.” Centre for Science and Environment executive director Anumita Roychowdhury noted that the key approach to public transport management is that it needs to facilitate the movement of people especially during events that induce public traffic. “It should be about better connectivity during festival times, ensuring a safe commute. For instance, if people want to go to CP on New Year’s Eve then access should be improved through public transport systems. Shutting down the Metro system means it is only concerned with the safety and security of the Metro [infrastructure] rather than the people,” she said, adding: “The focus should be on safe access and public transport is part of this process.”

Typical Dilli jugaad C-giri :facepalm:

[jiggo]

I still can't believe that Sheila Dixit and Shinde have not resigned. Why expect justice for the victims, when the very top have no moral values and fail to account for their own actions. Shiela Dixit is one of the biggest hypocrite and cold blooded reptile going around in the India politics currently.

[Asim]

One event of Yemen style Justice will do it...

Public execution to a man accused of raping and murdering an 11-year-old boy

[Crookbond]

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[someone]

I still can't believe that Sheila Dixit and Shinde have not resigned. Why expect justice for the victims, when the very top have no moral values and fail to account for their own actions. Shiela Dixit is one of the biggest hypocrite and cold blooded reptile going around in the India politics currently.

Absolutely. The government is part of problem as well the solution. Yet here, the government is unwilling to admit to its faults (problem) and be the part of the solution. Rather they just blame everyone except themselves.

[Karan114]

Situation in Delhi is no doubt grim but, really, this whole country has some pretty major issues. Sick doesn't begin to describe some of these acts being committed by Indians. As for the thing about rural areas being safer due to closer ties - highly doubt it. More likely that none of that stuff makes the news.