Rahul thanks people who joined him in midnight candlelight march

April 13, 2018 10:54

Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Friday thanked people who joined the candlelight protest in New Delhi on Thursday midnight, demanding justice for Kathua and Unnao rape victims.

"Thousands of men and women stood up to be counted in the battle for justice and to protest the rising acts of violence against girls and women. I thank each and every one of you for your support. It shall not be in vain," Gandhi tweeted.

Gandhi led a candle light march in the nation capital which was also joined by his sister Priyanka Vadra.

Speaking on the issue, Gandhi said: "This is a matter about the safety of women in this country. This is not a political issue. This is an issue of national importance.The government should do something to ensurer safety of women in the nation."

Earlier, he had tweeted: "Like millions of Indians my heart hurts tonight. India simply cannot continue to treat its women the way it does. Join me in a silent, peaceful, candlelight vigil at India Gate at midnight tonight to protest this violence and demand justice."

Several top Congress leaders, including Ghulam Nabi Azad, took part in the march to the India Gate at the heart of the national capital.

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