Delhi gangrape victim’s parents condemn Jaitley’s remark on rape affecting tourism
New Delhi, Aug 22 (ANI): Delhi Gangrape victim’s parents
today condemned Finance Minister Arun Jaitley’s remark that Delhi gangrape case
had affected tourism in the state. Victim’s father said Jaitley’s remark
was condemnable as he thought the case to be affecting an industry, but
did not do anything to solve it. He added Jaitley should change policies of economy and security in the country in order to attract tourists, not play politics over rape cases. The victim’s mother also condemned Jaitley’s remark saying
if he considered the rape had caused loss to tourism, he should also
realise the loss which the incident had caused to the family, which had lost their daughter. She also said
Jaitley should work upon improving the condition in the nation, and not hurt the sentiments of
the parents who lost their daughters in similar incidents.
Politicos react on Jaitley’s remark
New Delhi/ Lucknow, Aug 22 (ANI): Political reactions flowed
today after Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said a small incident of gang-rape in Delhi
had affected tourism in the state. Congress leader Manish Tewari said Jaitley
was correct to have said so, because tourists do not like to take risk with their lives.
He also added the government should assure safety in all places. NCP leader Majid Memon also said
the government should take immediate steps to ensure safety for tourists. Meanwhile, CPI leader Atul Anjan said
the BJP and the RSS do not respect women.
Pakistan
again violates ceasefire in Kashmir, one civilian hurt
Rajouri, Aug 22 (ANI): Villagers in Kashmir are living under the shadow of death as Pakistan army
has been continuing to violate ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC). Heavy firing by Pakistan Rangers commenced last night in the areas of Abdulian and Korotana
at 2 am and continued till 6 am. One civilian has been injured after a shell hit his home near the LoC. No casualties have been reported. The Pakistani army
targetted BSF posts in the RS Pura sector, forcing Indian soldiers to retaliate. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his speech, recently accused Pakistan of waging a "proxy war" by sending militants to attack India. Earlier, Modi government had called off Foreign Secretary-level talks with Pakistan citing the country's meetings with Kashmiri separatists and continuous ceasefire violations.
