Gangrape protests shift to Jantar Mantar
New Delhi, Dec 24: Even as Prime Minister Manmohan Singh appealed for calm, hundreds of people, including school children, gathered in the city centre Monday demanding justice for the gang-rape victim and ensuring the safety
Some protestors said they are spreading the word by talking to people in buses and metros to come and join the protest. Many said they have come to the protest site after messages on the social network sites.
“We want justice and safety of women. Government should make such strict laws that its acts as a deterrent,” said Kanika, a medical student from Rohtak.
IT professional Abhay Raj said he disapproved of the stone-pelting and violence of Sunday. “We're here to protest non-violently.”
“Government is not taking any concrete decisions to ensure safety of women. Let them first take any decision on how will they ensure security of women and after that we will stop protesting,” said Viji Ravindran, a housewife.
Government employees entering Rail Bhavan, Udhyog Bhavan and other offices close to the India Gate lawns were given entry only if they showed their identity cards.
The police barricading of the city centre and the cancellation of services by Delhi Metro to nine major stations led to major traffic jams.