NEW DELHI: Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) chief Swati Maliwal on Sunday her indefinite hunger strike. She had been on fast for the last 10 days seeking death penalty for those who have been convicted of raping minors. Calling it a historic victory, she said: “I was fighting alone but then I was supported by people across the country. I think this is a historical victory in independent India. I congratulate everyone on this victory.”
She made the decision to end her hunger strike after the Cabinet approved an ordinance to give stringent punishment, including the death penalty, to those convicted of raping girls below 12 years.
President Ram Nath Kocind on Sunday signed the ordinance allowing death for child rapists with immediate effect.
Source: Zee News