Congress Vs. BJP: Odia Women's Safety in the Spotlight

Congress leader Supriya Shrinate criticized the BJP government in Odisha over increasing rape cases, alleging misrule. She called for women's protection from BJP governance, citing alarming statistics of crimes against women. BJP MLA Tankadhar Tripathy refuted the claims, affirming the government's resolve to prioritize women's safety through empowerment schemes.

In a heated exchange over women's safety in Odisha, Congress leader Supriya Shrinate has directly called out the BJP government for allegedly allowing a surge in rape cases across the state.

At a press conference, Shrinate expressed her concerns over what she termed as the BJP's 'misrule,' highlighting the paradox of such crimes occurring in a region known for its reverence for Goddess Subhadra and being the home state of President Droupadi Murmu.

Shrinate attributed this pattern to a supposed tacit understanding between the state's ruling BJD and BJP, suggesting a lack of action to ensure women's safety while spotlighting alarming statistics. She announced a plan to gherao the assembly for government engagement. In contrast, senior BJP MLA Tankadhar Tripathy dismissed the allegations, emphasizing the administration's ongoing initiatives like Subhadra Yojana to safeguard women and accusing Congress of misleading the public.

(With inputs from agencies.)