While the file related to her appointment as the DCW chief was rejected by lieutenant-Governor Najeeb Jung, Swati Maliwal on Friday went to meet acid attack victims in South Delhi and assured them of support in their pursuit for justice.
Maliwal met four acid attack victims and said once she resumes charge; the Commission will get their cases reopened. “The four acid attack cases are at least five years old and the culprits are still roaming free. Once I resume charge, DCW will get their cases reopened. I have also sought time with Health Minister Satyendra Jain next week to discuss the issue of free treatment to the acid attack victims,” she said.
“The stories of the victims I met today were shocking. The harassment they have been facing since then is horrendous. The Delhi Government had decided to give Government jobs to acid attack victims. I will raise the issue with Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia that the process be started,” she added.
On Tuesday, Jung had declared Maliwal’s appointment null and void, saying it did not have legal sanctity and was in violation of constitutional provisions. Following the row, the Delhi Government had on Thursday sent the files regarding her appointment to the lG. Jung on Friday refused to sign the file claiming it was not properly processed.