The 2022 NCRB data named Kolkata India s safest city, but NCW Chief Rekha Sharma disputes this, alleging West Bengal s underreporting due to political pressure from the ruling TMC. She emphasizes that increased FIRs signal awareness, though the police s lack of cooperation distorts statistics. Sharma advocates for societal change, highlighting rising domestic violence cases and the need for education on gender equality. Criticizing West Bengal s government, she praises Uttar Pradesh s efforts in aiding women and urges victims to speak out and seek support.
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The NCW has strongly criticised Bihar CM Nitish Kumar for his remarks in the Assembly on the importance of women s education to control the population, calling for both an apology and the removal of the statement from official records. They ve stressed the insensitivity to women s rights, with NCW Chairperson Rekha Sharma underlining the need for accountability and vehemently condemning such behavior.