The National Commission for Women (NCW) sought resignation of the newly elected CM. The Chairperson of the NCW Rekha Sharma called it “shameful and objectionable” adding that another woman should not go through the same experience and called for Channi to be held accountable for his actions.

The Chief Minister of Karnataka in his statement on Thursday said that government is taking the case seriously and called it an unfortunate event. The CM ensured that the accused persons in the case will be caught and put on trial.

NCW helps pregnant women through its helpline #happytohelp.

A National Commission for Women member had made a comment which blamed the victim in Badaun rape case.

Kamal Nath who is a senior member of the Indian National Congress member has been in the news following his comments on Devi, a Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) candidate.

She says that we’re no different than the malefactors if we don’t speak up for the victims of domestic violence. Although the lockdown was put in place to ensure the security of the masses, it has rendered many people vulnerable to violence.

NCW has come up with a suggestion that since women farmers do not have any lands on their name, they should be given credit without interest or collateral.

Since the launch of this dedicated WhatsApp number, we received a total of 40 messages reporting domestic violence. These messages are first scrutinized and those related to domestic violence amid lockdown are taken up on priority.