Post Dec 16, women's security a key issue in Delhi polls

November 20, 2013 12:18

Eleven months post the gang rape of a paramedic student in a moving bus here, cries for safe city spaces continue to be heard with many citizens gearing up to vote for parties who have a substantial "plan of action" to address issues of women's security.

Days after the December 16 incident, the Centre as well as Delhi Government had announced a series of measures to enhance security of women.

Suggestions were made to make public spaces safe for women and create an "all-inclusive" movement to battle the issue. Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit had promised to bring a plan of action to ensure safety of women in Delhi.

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