Chairperson of Delhi Commission for Women Swati Maliwal upon her arrival in violence-hit Manipur (Pic/PTI)
"DCW Chief Swati Maliwal and Member Vandana Singh left for Imphal from Delhi today morning and reached Manipur. Swati Maliwal has sought time from Manipur Governor and Chief Minister to discuss the issue," the release stated
Earlier today, Swati Maliwal again wrote a letter to the Chief Minister of Manipur and asked for his support in her visit. In the letter, she reiterated the purpose of the visit to meet the sexual assault survivors and their families and provide support to them
In Pic: All India Democratic Women's Association (AIDWA) activists participate in rally to protest over sexual violence against women in the Manipur, in Kolkata
Meanwhile, on July 20, 2023 Swati Maliwal wrote to the Prime Minister of India and Chief Minister of Manipur seeking urgent action in the matter. "On Juy 21, 2023, she also wrote a letter to DGP Manipur and DM Imphal for their support in this regard. DM Imphal forwarded the same to Joint Secretary (Home) with the request to provide the necessary support to DCW team
In Pic: People take part in a candle light prayer service - Pray for Manipur, orangised by CCBI at Sacred Heart Cathedral, in New Delhi
Women's wing of Rashtriya Janta Dal take out 'Akrosh March' to protest over sexual violence against women in the Manipur, in Patna
Members of the DMK women's wing during a protest against the central government over sexual violence against women in Manipur
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