Women issues come to the fore at GCG-11

CHANDIGARH: The 10th day of the "Rise Up Campaign" was dedicated to women and girls of the city as it was held in Government College for Girls, Sector 11. The campaign drew around 250 signatures of the young and enthusiastic girls who wanted to raise the issue of women empowerment and safety in the city.
The girls were sensitive about issues of women safety, eve teasing and saving the girl child.The girls mostly commented that they would vote for the one who would save girl child and provide them safety. "I will support a candidate who supports women empowerment." Most the other comments too were on the similar lines.
Kavita, a 19-year-old BA second-year student, said she wanted to feel secure in the City Beautiful. "My only motive behind voting this time is to get a feeling of being safe in my own city. I will cast my vote to the one who will provide girls and daughters of the city safety. I know even a single vote counts. So, I would like other youngsters to rise up and vote for women safety and bring a change."
Alka Yadav, a 23-year-old MA student, was a first time voter and keen to use her right proficiently. "My vote is obviously going for the candidate who will support women empowerment and safety which will guarantee us a secure future. We are obviously not going to support any candidate who makes fake promises to the general public."