Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has urged the women's organisations to create a new atmosphere by conducting a signature campaign in all the districts in favour of the capital punishment law for culprits involved in heinous crimes with girls to enable the country to derive the benefit of this law.
Chief Minister was addressing programmes organized by the Rajya Mahila Morcha of the Bharatiya Janta party here today. The members of the morcha had gathered here to felicitate Chouhan's dedication and commitment towards enacting a revolutionary law that gives death penalty to the rapists and harsh punishments for such other crimes for protecting girls' dignity and women's empowerment.
The CM told women working in different fields and office-bearers of the Morcha that this is not the time for felicitation, but it is a time to administer a pledge to safeguard the dignity and respect of the girls. He urged the women present in large numbers on the occasion to lead the public awareness campaign for security and dignity of the girls.
He said that there is a need for conducting a wide campaign to change the sickening male dominating mindset towards the women and the daughters. Woman power must rise and must be proved.
The Chief Minister said that a separate Additional Director-General of Police will be appointed to monitor the crimes against women. Besides, four Inspectors-General of Police will cooperate with her. They will keep a constant watch on crimes related to women.
He further informed that Ekatma Yatra is being started from December 19 to collect metal from every nook and corner of the State for installing a large statue of Adi Sankaracharya.
Sant- Mahtama, who are taking part in the yatra, will also spread a message of Beti Bachao-Beti Padhao in the society.
He mentioned that a provision of stringent punishment like hanging has been made for the persons keeping evil eyes on the daughters, but the society together will have to change the male dominating mindset to make them understand that women are not the only object for use.
He stated that Women Self Help Groups of all the districts and Shaurya Dals will be entrusted with the responsibility of keeping a vigil on the persons having despicable mindset towards the daughters and they inform the concerned police administration about the character of such persons.
He further said that a joint convention of women, eminent citizens, public representatives, media personnel and administrative officers will be organized in every district.
Also the Chief Minister said that issues related to safety and security will be discussed in these conventions to help spreading awareness in the society.