Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) chief Swati Maliwal on Sunday landed in Manipur’s capital city Imhapl. On Saturday, the DCW chief alleged that the Manipur government has taken a U-turn, denying her permission to visit the violence-hit northeast state as she expressed her desire to interact with the victims of sexual assault.
Swati Maliwal reaches Imphal
Swsamit Maliwal on Sunday reached Imphal to interact with the survivors of sexual assault as she urged the government to do that.
“I will directly go to the CM’s office. I want to meet chief minister, N Biren Singh, I want to meet the sexual abuse survivors and see if they have got legal aid, counselling or any compensation,” she said while speaking to ANI.
‘Not here to do politics’
She also appealed to the state government to let her meet the survivors, adding that she is there to help the people of Manipur.
“Please allow me to do that. I have not come here to do politics. I request PM Modi and the Women and Child Development Minister (Smriti Irani) to visit Manipur. I will also try and meet the Governor,” Maliwal said.
‘Shocking and absurd’
In a tweet on Saturday, Swati Maliwal alleged that the Manipur Government has denied her permission to visit the northeastern state. In a tweet, she called the state government’s decision ‘shocking and absurd’ as she questioned the reason behind it.
“After telling me I can come to Manipur, Government has taken a U-Turn and suddenly denied permission to me. This is shocking and absurd. Why can’t I meet survivors of sexual violence? I have already booked my tickets after discussing with them. Why try and stop me???” The DCW chief tweeted.
Swati Maliwal’s visit comes days after a video that shows two women being paraded naked by members of a rival community went viral. The DCW chief has also written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging him to take strict actions against the culprits.
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