MEA spokesperson Anurag Srivastava.
In drawing attention to cases of sexual violence against women and girls in India, the UN said that the alleged rape and murder in UP’s Hathras and Balrampur are a reminder that people from disadvantaged social groups are at increased risk of violence from gender.
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India on Monday rejected criticism from the United Nations about the alleged rape and murder in Hathras and Balrampur in UP, saying the world body should refrain from making “unwarranted” statements while the investigation is ongoing.
“The UN Resident Coordinator has made some unwarranted comments regarding some recent cases of violence against women. The UN Resident Coordinator in India must be aware that the government has taken these cases extremely seriously, ”said Foreign Ministry spokesman Anurag Srivastava, according to Indian Express.
“Since the investigative process is still ongoing, it is best to avoid any unnecessary comments from an outside agency. The Constitution guarantees equality to all citizens of India. As a democracy, we have a proven record of delivering justice to all sectors of our society, ”he said.
Calling attention to cases of sexual violence against women and girls in India, the UN Mission in India said on Monday that the alleged rape and murder in UP’s Hathras and Balrampur are a reminder that people from disadvantaged social groups are at a higher gender risk. based violence.
In a statement, the UN said it is essential that the authorities ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice quickly and that families are empowered to seek justice, social support, counseling, medical care and rehabilitation in a timely manner.
“The recent cases of alleged rape and murder in Hathras and Balarampur are another reminder that despite impressive progress on a number of social indicators, women and girls from disadvantaged social groups face additional vulnerabilities and are at increased risk of gender violence, “it said.
The steps the Indian government is taking to strengthen security measures for women and girls are welcome and urgent, the United Nations said.
“We support the Prime Minister’s call for strict action against the culprits. Ingrained social norms and the behavior of men and boys that lead to gender-based violence must be addressed, ”he said.
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