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PM appeals for calm
Monday December 24, 2012 03:14:40 PM,
IANS
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New Delhi: Prime
Minister Manmohan Singh, in a brief address on television Monday,
appealed to the people to maintain peace and calm, and said that
"violence will serve no purpose". He said action would be taken
against the rapists of a 23-year-old woman who is now battling for
her life in a Delhi hospital.
Earlier, the 23-year-old victim's father, in a statement of quiet
sorrow on a TV channel which had blurred his face to protect his
identity, said taking to the streets would not help, and sought
prayers for his daughter.
The prime minister, in his television address, said: "There is
genuine and justified anger and anguish at this ghastly incident."
He added: "I assure you that we will make all possible efforts to
ensure security and safety of women in this country."
The prime minister referred to the steps earlier announced by Home
Minister Shushilkumar Shinde and said: "The home minister has
already spoken about the steps being taken. We will examine
without delay not only the responses to this terrible crime but
also all aspects concerning the safety of women and children."
"Our government will keep you informed of the steps taken. I
appeal to all sections of society to maintain peace and help us in
our efforts," the prime minister said, adding: "As a father of
three daughters, I feel as strongly about the incident as any
other. We will ensure justice is delivered in the case."
The prime minister urged the nation that instead of resorting to
violence, people should pray for the health of woman.
Manmohan Singh said: "We are all joined in our concern for the
young woman who was the victim of a heinous crime In Delhi... We
are constantly monitoring her medical condition. Let us all pray
for her and her loved ones during this critical time.
"I feel deeply sad at the turn of events leading to clashes
between protesters and police forces. I appeal to all concerned
citizens to maintain peace and calm... I seek the cooperation of
all sections of the society to help us in this endeavour and
maintain peace."
Meanwhile, DMRC shut down nine metro stations Monday after
protests in central Delhi turned violent Sunday. The protestors,
many of them students in school or college, raised slogans and
demanded justice for the 23-year-old woman who was brutally
gang-raped last week and now battles for life at Safdarjung
Hospital here.
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