Justice for Kathua, Unnao rape victims: Spell out time frame, says Rahul to Modi

Congress president Rahul Gandhi. File

Congress president Rahul Gandhi. File   | Photo Credit: PTI

Hours after Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured the nation that India’s daughters will get justice, Congress president Rahul Gandhi asked Mr. Modi to spell out the time frame in which victims of the Unnao and Kathua rape victims would get justice.

“Dear Prime Minister, Thank you for breaking your long silence. You said “our daughters will get justice”. India wants to know: when?” asked Mr. Gandhi on Twitter late on Friday evening.

Earlier, using the hashtag #SpeakUp, he had questioned the PM’s silence. “Mr Prime Minister, your silence is unacceptable. 1. What do YOU think about the growing violence against women & children? 2. Why are accused rapists and murderers protected by the state? India is waiting,” he said.

Mr. Gandhi had also promised that the “midnight march will not go in vain.” Ashok Gehlot, in-charge of the organisation said Congress units in every State will be holding candlelight vigils to highlight crimes against women.