Congress Criticizes Modi Government Over Women's Safety Using NCRB Data
Congress slams Modi Government over women’s safety citing NCRB data
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The Congress party has intensified its criticism of the Narendra Modi Government regarding women's safety, citing a 2024 National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) report. Party president Mallikarjun Kharge highlighted significant increases in crimes against women, children, and marginalized groups, claiming the government's narrative on law and order is misleading.
- 01Crimes against women have risen by 42.6% since 2013, according to NCRB data.
- 02Crimes against children increased by 204.6%, and atrocities against Dalits and Adivasis rose by 41.3% and 46.7%, respectively.
- 03Cybercrime surged by 1,689%, highlighting a broader issue of safety.
- 04The Congress party demands a discussion on these statistics in the upcoming Monsoon Session of Parliament.
- 05Alka Lamba of the All India Mahila Congress accused the BJP of failing to deliver justice for women despite political promises.
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On May 8, 2026, Congress party president Mallikarjun Kharge criticized the Narendra Modi Government for its handling of women's safety, referencing the 2024 National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) report. He pointed out that crimes against women have surged by 42.6% since 2013, while crimes against children increased by 204.6%. The report also noted significant rises in atrocities against Dalits and Adivasis, by 41.3% and 46.7%, respectively. Furthermore, cybercrime has skyrocketed by 1,689%. Kharge stated that these statistics reveal the government's failure to maintain law and order, contradicting its claims. All India Mahila Congress president Alka Lamba echoed these concerns, emphasizing that over 42 lakh cases of crimes against women were registered from 2014 to 2024, and called for accountability and justice for victims. She urged that the NCRB data be discussed in the upcoming Monsoon Session of Parliament, demanding transparency regarding convictions secured under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
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The rising crime rates against women and marginalized groups indicate a growing concern for public safety and justice in India, affecting the lives of countless individuals.
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