DCW chief to go ahead with Manipur visit
The Hindu
DCW chief Swati Maliwal on July 23 said she will be going to strife-torn Manipur despite the State government allegedly denying her permission for the visit.
DCW chief Swati Maliwal on July 23 said she will be going to strife-torn Manipur despite the State government allegedly denying her permission for the visit.
The Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) chief on Saturday alleged that the Manipur government has refused to let her visit the State to interact with survivors of sexual violence.
In a tweet on Sunday, Ms. Maliwal said she has written to Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh seeking an urgent meeting with him during her visit. She is expected to reach Imphal by 12 noon.
"Manipur Govt recommended I consider postponing my visit due to law and order situation. After deliberation on their suggestion, have decided to fly to Imphal as planned. Sought time from Manipur CM. Will meet him & request him to come along to visit the sexual assault survivors," Ms. Maliwal tweeted.
She also shared a copy of a letter written to the Manipur chief minister on Sunday in which she urged him to facilitate her visit while ensuring that she will not do anything to create problems for the State government.
"I seek an urgent meeting with your hon’ble self to discuss the extremely pertinent issue of the human rights violations and sexual assault cases occurring in Manipur... Several Manipuri women have come to Delhi in order to escape the ongoing violence in the State. I wish to discuss issues regarding their welfare as well with your hon’ble self," she said in the letter.
She also sought the CM's support in visiting the violence affected relief camps where the victims of sexual assault are presently staying.
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