nChhattisgarh has recorded an increase in crime due to rising unemployment and it is seen as the ‘Crime Capital’, BJP General Secretary and in-charge of the state D. Purandeswari said on Tuesday.
She was interacting with the media on a visit to Mahasamund district.
She said unemployment among the youth is a key factor which turns them to crime. With a rise in crime rate, it is creating a sense of fear among the citizens.
Daily, molestation of girls, looting, daylight murders and kidnappings are being reported, she said.
The BJP leader said the business of drugs and narcotics are on the rise and accused the government of promoting crime.
Addressing the party workers, she said everyone has to stand together for inclusive development of Chhattisgarh. The failures of the state government need to be spread among the people.