Akhilesh Yadav demands improved women's safety in Uttar Pradesh

Akhilesh Yadav, the president of the Samajwadi Party, spoke about women's safety in Uttar Pradesh during a recent event. He expressed concern that many women feel unsafe in the state. He emphasized that the police need to work harder to ensure a sense of security for everyone. Yadav referenced statistics from the government's home department, claiming that crime against women is on the rise in Uttar Pradesh. He accused the government of hiding this information and questioned why more action is not taken, especially after a troubling incident in Ballia where a woman's body was found hanging from a tree. He stressed that encounters are not the solution to these issues. Instead, he called for the police and administration to improve their efforts to protect women. Yadav also highlighted the importance of women’s education, health, and safety for the progress of the nation. During the event, he recognized at least 111 women from various fields, such as law and sports, for their contributions. Women from Uttarakhand and Bihar were also honored. Dimple Yadav, a member of parliament and Akhilesh's wife, spoke about gender equality, while national women's wing president Juhie Singh welcomed the guests.