Raising the living standards of the weaker sections and creating an egalitarian society is the only way to curb violence against those at the lower echelons of the social ladder, said Andhra Pradesh State Mahila Commission Chairperson Vasireddy Padma.
Addressing a public hearing of victims from Dalit, Adivasi and Girijan women who suffered violence in different forms, Ms. Padma said girls duped in the name of love should not lose heart and face life with courage. She said they should continue their education, as it would help them gain confidence and achieve their goals in future. The public hearing was organised by Dalit Sthree Sakthi (DSS).
Referring to the 30 cases of violence against women and girls belonging to the weaker sections, the women’s commission chief assured that she would take them up with the departments concerned for early release of compensation to the victims. Complimenting the DSS role in helping women in distress, she said the women’s commission would extend its full support in this regard.
