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After a seven-year-long&nbsp;legal battle, Nirbhaya's convicts were hanged in Delhi on Friday. Hailing the hanging, Nirbhaya's father said that "it is a day for all women of the country".

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"Not just Nirbhaya, it is a day for all women of the country. Today, all people will say that they are happy as Nirbhaya has got justice. Our lawyers stood with us all the time. In the end, we won," Badrinath Singh told reporters gathered outside his house.

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"It is our victory and it happened because of media, society &amp; Delhi police. You can understand what is inside my heart by my smile," he also said.

All four convicts in the 2012 Nirbhaya gangrape case Mukesh Singh, Akshay Thakur, Pawan Gupta and Vinay Sharma were hanged in Delhi's Tihar jail on Friday.

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Reacting to the hanging, Nirbhaya's mother Asha Devi, said "Justice has finally been done and women will definitely feel safer now".

"As soon as I returned from Supreme Court, I hugged the picture of my daughter and said today you got justice," she also said.

In December 2012, a 23-year-old woman, who came to be known as 'Nirbhaya' and 'Damini' (fearless), was gang-raped and brutally assaulted in a moving bus in south Delhi.

 
In later days, her situation continued to deteriorate and on December 29, she succumbed to injuries in a Singapore hospital.&nbsp;

A total of six people -- Mukesh Singh, Vinay Sharma, Akshay Kumar Singh, Pawan Gupta, Ram Singh and a juvenile -- were convicted in the gang rape and murder of the paramedic student.

After a seven-year-long legal battle, Nirbhaya's convicts were hanged in Delhi on Friday. Hailing the hanging, Nirbhaya's father said that "it is a day for all women of the country".

After a seven-year-long legal battle, Nirbhaya's convicts were hanged in Delhi on Friday. Hailing the hanging, Nirbhaya's father said that "it is a day for all women of the country". Also read: I hugged picture of my daughter and said today you got justice: Nirbhaya's mother Asha Devi "Not just Nirbhaya, it is a day for all women of the country. Today, all people will say that they are happy as Nirbhaya has got justice. Our lawyers stood with us all the time. In the end, we won," Badrinath Singh told reporters gathered outside his house. Also read: What happened on December 16, 2012 × "It is our victory and it happened because of media, society & Delhi police. You can understand what is inside my heart by my smile," he also said. All four convicts in the 2012 Nirbhaya gangrape case Mukesh Singh, Akshay Thakur, Pawan Gupta and Vinay Sharma were hanged in Delhi's Tihar jail on Friday. Also read: Nirbhaya case timeline - How events unfolded over the years Reacting to the hanging, Nirbhaya's mother Asha Devi, said "Justice has finally been done and women will definitely feel safer now". "As soon as I returned from Supreme Court, I hugged the picture of my daughter and said today you got justice," she also said. In December 2012, a 23-year-old woman, who came to be known as 'Nirbhaya' and 'Damini' (fearless), was gang-raped and brutally assaulted in a moving bus in south Delhi. In later days, her situation continued to deteriorate and on December 29, she succumbed to injuries in a Singapore hospital. A total of six people -- Mukesh Singh, Vinay Sharma, Akshay Kumar Singh, Pawan Gupta, Ram Singh and a juvenile -- were convicted in the gang rape and murder of the paramedic student.

It's a day for all the women of this country, says Nirbhaya's father after convicts hanged in Delhi

All four convicts in the 2012 <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/nirbhaya-gangrape-case-delhi-court-denies-stay-on-death-warrants-all-convicts-to-be-hanged-on-friday-287365">Nirbhaya </a>gangrape case Mukesh Singh, Akshay Thakur, Pawan Gupta and Vinay Sharma were hanged in Delhi's Tihar jail amid high security.

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Security around Tihar jail was strengthened as the inmates were hanged in the national capital's high security prison.

According to agencies, the executioner had a meeting with jail officials before the hanging took place.

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The medical report of all four death row convicts was completed and they were declared fit as the jail was lockdown till the hanging was completed.

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Solicitor General Tushar Mehta had said jail manual rules do not permit convicts to meet family members before hanging.&nbsp;

On Thursday, Delhi's Patiala House Court had rejected petitions of four convicts in the Nirbhaya gangrape case.

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Later, the Supreme Court also rejected the plea filed by Akshay Thakur challenging the decision of the President of India rejecting his mercy plea.&nbsp;

Three of the four convicts - Mukesh Singh (32), Pawan Gupta (25), Vinay Sharma (26) and Akshay Kumar Singh (31) had on Wednesday moved court seeking stay on their death penalty.

All four convicts in the 2012 Nirbhaya gangrape case Mukesh Singh, Akshay Thakur, Pawan Gupta and Vinay Sharma were hanged in Delhi's Tihar jail amid high security.

All four convicts in the 2012 Nirbhaya gangrape case Mukesh Singh, Akshay Thakur, Pawan Gupta and Vinay Sharma were hanged in Delhi's Tihar jail amid high security. Also Read: I hugged picture of my daughter, says Nirbhaya's mother Security around Tihar jail was strengthened as the inmates were hanged in the national capital's high security prison. According to agencies, the executioner had a meeting with jail officials before the hanging took place. Watch Video: The medical report of all four death row convicts was completed and they were declared fit as the jail was lockdown till the hanging was completed. Also Read: Nirbhaya case timeline - How events unfolded over the years Solicitor General Tushar Mehta had said jail manual rules do not permit convicts to meet family members before hanging. On Thursday, Delhi's Patiala House Court had rejected petitions of four convicts in the Nirbhaya gangrape case. Also Read: Nirbhaya gangrape case: Delhi court denies stay on death warrants Later, the Supreme Court also rejected the plea filed by Akshay Thakur challenging the decision of the President of India rejecting his mercy plea. Three of the four convicts - Mukesh Singh (32), Pawan Gupta (25), Vinay Sharma (26) and Akshay Kumar Singh (31) had on Wednesday moved court seeking stay on their death penalty.

All four convicts in Nirbhaya case hanged in Tihar jail

After the four convicts were hanged in the 2012 gangrape case, Nirbhaya's mother Asha Devi said she finally got justice.

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"As soon as I returned from Supreme Court, I hugged the picture of my daughter and said today you got justice," Asha Devi said just minutes after the convicts were hanged.

"We will request the Supreme Court to issue guidelines so that no one can adopt delaying tactics in such cases in future," Nirbhaya's mother added.

Mukesh Singh (32), Pawan Gupta (25), Vinay Sharma (26) and Akshay Kumar Singh (31) were hanged in Delhi's Tihar jail after Delhi's Patiala House Court rejected their petitions on Thursday.

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"Justice has finally been done and women will definitely feel safer now,"&nbsp;Nirbhaya's mother Asha Devi said. &nbsp;

The Supreme Court had also rejected the plea filed by Akshay Thakur challenging the decision of the President of India rejecting his mercy plea.

"Our wait for justice was painful and agonising," Nirbhaya's father said after the hanging.

"We appeal to&nbsp;observe&nbsp;this day as Nirbhaya "Nyay Diwas" (day of justice)," Nirbhaya's father&nbsp;added.

After the four convicts were hanged in the 2012 gangrape case, Nirbhaya's mother Asha Devi said she finally got justice. Also Read: All four convicts in Nirbhaya case hanged in Tihar jail "As soon as I returned from Supreme Court, I hugged the picture of my daughter and said today you got justice," Asha Devi said just minutes after the convicts were hanged.

After the four convicts were hanged in the 2012 gangrape case, Nirbhaya's mother Asha Devi said she finally got justice. Also Read: All four convicts in Nirbhaya case hanged in Tihar jail "As soon as I returned from Supreme Court, I hugged the picture of my daughter and said today you got justice," Asha Devi said just minutes after the convicts were hanged. "We will request the Supreme Court to issue guidelines so that no one can adopt delaying tactics in such cases in future," Nirbhaya's mother added. Mukesh Singh (32), Pawan Gupta (25), Vinay Sharma (26) and Akshay Kumar Singh (31) were hanged in Delhi's Tihar jail after Delhi's Patiala House Court rejected their petitions on Thursday. Also Read: Nirbhaya case timeline: How events unfolded over the years "Justice has finally been done and women will definitely feel safer now," Nirbhaya's mother Asha Devi said. The Supreme Court had also rejected the plea filed by Akshay Thakur challenging the decision of the President of India rejecting his mercy plea. "Our wait for justice was painful and agonising," Nirbhaya's father said after the hanging. "We appeal to observe this day as Nirbhaya "Nyay Diwas" (day of justice)," Nirbhaya's father added.

I hugged picture of my daughter and said today you got justice: Nirbhaya's mother Asha Devi

Delhi's Patiala House Court on Thursday rejected all petitions of the convicts in Nirbhaya gangrape case who sought a stay on their execution scheduled for March 20.

Delhi's Patiala House Court on Thursday rejected all petitions of the convicts in Nirbhaya gangrape case who sought a stay on their execution scheduled for March 20. At exactly 5.30 am on Friday the four men - Mukesh Singh, Akshay Thakur, Pawan Gupta and Vinay Sharma - were hanged simultaneously inside Tihar jail. December 16, 2012 A 23-year-old woman, who came to be known as 'Nirbhaya' (fearless), was gang-raped and brutally assaulted in a moving bus in south Delhi. Also read: Nirbhaya convicts seek quashing of death penalty citing second mercy plea She succumbed to injuries days later, on December 29, at Singapore hospital where she was transferred from Delhi's Safdarjung hospital. A total of six people -- Mukesh Singh, Vinay Sharma, Akshay Kumar Singh, Pawan Gupta, Ram Singh and a juvenile -- were convicted in the gang rape and murder of the paramedic student. December 17 Police identified the accused, bus driver Ram Singh, his brother Mukesh, Vinay Sharma and Pawan Gupta. A day after on December 18, all four were arrested. Watch: Nirbhaya Case - Justice delayed is justice denied × December 21 Delinquent juvenile nabbed from Anand Vihar bus terminal in Delhi. Victim's friend identifies Mukesh as one of the culprits. Police conduct raids in Haryana and Bihar to nab the sixth accused, Akshay Thakur. Thakur was later arrested in Aurangabad district of Bihar and brought to Delhi. December 23 Nationwide protests led by students intensified as demonstrators defy prohibitory orders and take to the streets of Raisina Hills. Enraged girls and boys demanded strict punishment for rapists. Clashes broke out between protesters and police as it responds with fired tear gas and water cannons to disperse the crowd. By the end of the day, 72 protesters were injured including several policemen of whom two sustained serious head injuries. December 29 Victim succumbs to injuries and other medical conditions in a Singapore hospital. Police add murder charge in the FIR. She was flown to Singapore's Mount Elizabeth Hospital by the government after her condition continued to deteriorate in a Delhi hospital. January 2, 2013 Then Chief Justice of India Altamas Kabir inaugurates fast track court (FTC) for speedy trial in sexual offence cases. January 3 Police file charge sheet against five adults accused of murder, gang-rape, attempt to murder, kidnapping, unnatural offences and dacoity. January 17 Fast Track Court starts proceedings against the five adult accused. January 28 Juvenile Justice Board (JJB) says a minority of juvenile accused is proved. Later, the fast track court framed charged against the adult. On February 28 Juvenile Justice Board also framed charged against the minor. March 11 One of the accused, Ram Singh commits suicide in Tihar Jail by hanging himself. Authorities in Tihar said Singh hanged himself early in the morning after he made a noose from the mat he slept on and hanged himself from a grille in the ceiling. Delhi HC allows national media to report the trial court's proceedings. July 5 Inquiry (trial) in JJB against the juvenile in concludes. JJB reserved verdict for July 11. July 8 FTC completes recording of testimonies of prosecution witnesses. July 11 JJB holds minor also guilty of illegally confining and robbing a carpenter on December 16, the night before allegedly taking part in the gang rape. August 22 FTC begins hearing final arguments in the trial against four adult accused. August 31 JJB convicts the minor for gang rape and murder and awards three-year term at a probation home. September 3 FTC concludes trial. Reserves verdict. September 10 Court convicts Mukesh, Vinay, Akshay, Pawan of 13 offences including gang rape, unnatural offence and murder of the girl and attempts to murder her male friend. September 13 Court awards death penalty to all 4 convicts. September 23 High Court begins hearing the convicts' death sentence reference sent to it by the trial court. January 3, 2014 High Court reserves verdict on convicts' appeals. March 13 High Court upholds death penalty to the 4 convicts. March 15 Supreme Court stays execution of two convicts, Mukesh and Pawan, after they file appeals. Later, stays execution of other convicts also. April 15 Supreme Court directs police to produce the dying declaration of the victim. February 3, 2017 Supreme Court says it would hear afresh the aspect of awarding death penalty to the convicts. March 27 Supreme Court reserves verdict on their appeals. May 5 Supreme Court upholds death penalty to four convicts, says the case falls under the category of 'rarest of rare' and the offence created "tsunami of shock". November 8 Mukesh, one of the four death row convicts in the case, moves SC seeking review of its verdict upholding the capital punishment awarded to him. December 12 Delhi Police oppose Mukesh's plea in SC. December 15 Convicts Vinay Sharma and Pawan Kumar Gupta move SC for review of its verdict. May 4, 2018 Supreme Court reserves order on review plea by two condemned convicts--Vinay Sharma and Pawan Gupta. July 9 Supreme Court dismisses review pleas of three convicts. February 2019 Victim's parents move Delhi court for issuance of death warrants of the four convicts December 10, 2019 Akshay moves plea in SC seeking review of his death penalty. December 13 Victim's mother moves SC opposing review plea of convict December 18 Supreme Court dismisses Akshay's review plea. Delhi government seeks death warrants for the execution of death sentence to the 4 convicts Delhi court directs Tihar authorities to issue a notice to convicts to avail their remaining legal remedies. December 19 Delhi HC dismisses plea of Pawan Kumar Gupta claiming he was a juvenile at the time of the offence. January 6, 2020 Delhi court dismisses complaint filed by Pawan's father seeking FIR against a sole witness. January 7 Delhi court orders 4 convicts to be hanged on January 22 at 7 am in Tihar jail. January 14 Supreme Court rejects curative petition of Vinay and Mukesh Kumar. Mukesh files mercy petition before President Ram Nath Kovind. January 17 President Ram Nath Kovind rejects mercy plea of Mukesh. Trial court issues fresh death warrants with execution date as of February 1, 6 am. January 25 Mukesh moves Supreme Court against the rejection of mercy plea. January 29 Convict Akshay Kumar approaches the Supreme Court with a curative petition Supreme Court rejects plea of Mukesh challenging rejection of his mercy plea. January 30 Supreme Court dismisses curative plea of Akshay Kumar Singh. January 31 Supreme Court dismisses plea filed by Pawan seeking review of its order rejecting his juvenility claim. Delhi court again postpones execution of the death warrants until further order. February 1 Centre moves High Court against the trial court order. February 5 High Court dismisses Centre plea against trial court order; says all 4 convicts have to be hanged together. It directs the convicts to pursue all legal remedies within a week, failing which the authorities ordered to take action in accordance with the law. February 17 Delhi High Court issued a death warrant for March 3 after the president Ram Nath Kovind rejected the mercy petition of the accused. The execution date deferred because of the pending curative and mercy petitions accused Pawan before the President. March 5 Patiala house court issued a fresh death warrant for all four accused in Nirbhaya case for March 20 after President Ram Nath Kovind rejected the mercy petition of the four accused. (With inputs from PTI)

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In the early trends released by the Election Commission of India, Arvind Kejriwal led Aam Aadmi Party is getting an absolute majority in the Delhi Assembly Elections, whereas The Manoj Tiwari led Bhartiya Janata Party is still seeking to even reach nearby the majority numbers.

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Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is likely to retain power in the national capital for the third consecutive term. As per the latest election trends, AAP is ahead on 57 seats while the BJP is lagging behind on 14 seats.

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The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-general-elections-2019/bjp-will-win-lok-sabha-polls-opposition-can-keep-dreaming-pm-modi-to-wion-217331">planned a campaign</a> for the Delhi Assembly polls with party national president Jagat Prakash Nadda and Union Home Minister Amit Shah leading from the front.

Shah and Nadda will either hold a padyatra or address group meetings in every constituency, sources said. The candidates will also be asked to hold padyatras in their constituencies every day.

On Monday night, Shah along with Nadda, national general secretary BL Santhosh along with three general secretaries (organisation) from the states of Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, MPs including Manoj Tiwari, Vijay Goel, Pravesh Verma, Ramesh Bidhuri, Meenakshi Lekhi, Harshavardhan, Gautam Gambhir and Hansraj Hans, Union Ministers Dharmendra Pradhan, Prakash Javadekar and Hardeep Singh Puri brainstormed on the campaign strategy in Delhi polls.

According to their <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-general-elections-2019/bjp-proves-sceptics-wrong-with-stunning-performance-in-hindi-heartland-221136">campaign strategy</a>, 70 ministers, the majority of them from the Centre, would hold one public meeting and one padyatra each for two days.

"The campaign would begin from January 23 and a total of 280 group meetings and padyatras have been planned over two days," stated a senior party leader. "On January 23 and January 24, a total of 70 minister-rank leaders would address one group meeting and hold one padyatra in the constituency allotted to them. This would go on for two days," stated a source in BJP.

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The strategy for carpet bombing was planned last night to destabilise the hold of AAP in Delhi and Shah asked senior leaders present in the meeting to organise meetings for him even if these were small gatherings.

These meetings could take place at the residence of the candidates to <a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions/heres-what-helped-bjp-return-to-power-with-a-full-majority-on-its-own-223034">strengthen their stature</a> further or in slums or colonies which were authorised by the government recently.

Other programmes planned by the party are youth 'sammelan' which will be organised between January 24 to January 26 and women 'sammelan' that will be held between January 27 to January 29, while meet-up of other segments, profession-specific could take place between January 30-31.

From January 31 to February 2, BJP leaders will highlight the schemes of the Central government. The leaders have been asked to communicate to the candidates that from January 25 onwards every day there should be a bike rally, a group of 20 people who would tour the constituency with flags and banners of the BJP candidate.

"With bike rallies, literature will also be distributed outside metro stations. Every car or other vehicle that is in support of BJP should have the candidate's sticker," added the source.

Polling on 70 Assembly seats in the national capital will be held on February 8 and the counting of votes will take place on February 11.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has planned a campaign for the Delhi Assembly polls with party national president Jagat Prakash Nadda and Union Home Minister Amit Shah leading from the front.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has planned a campaign for the Delhi Assembly polls with party national president Jagat Prakash Nadda and Union Home Minister Amit Shah leading from the front. Shah and Nadda will either hold a padyatra or address group meetings in every constituency, sources said. The candidates will also be asked to hold padyatras in their constituencies every day. On Monday night, Shah along with Nadda, national general secretary BL Santhosh along with three general secretaries (organisation) from the states of Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, MPs including Manoj Tiwari, Vijay Goel, Pravesh Verma, Ramesh Bidhuri, Meenakshi Lekhi, Harshavardhan, Gautam Gambhir and Hansraj Hans, Union Ministers Dharmendra Pradhan, Prakash Javadekar and Hardeep Singh Puri brainstormed on the campaign strategy in Delhi polls. According to their campaign strategy, 70 ministers, the majority of them from the Centre, would hold one public meeting and one padyatra each for two days. "The campaign would begin from January 23 and a total of 280 group meetings and padyatras have been planned over two days," stated a senior party leader. "On January 23 and January 24, a total of 70 minister-rank leaders would address one group meeting and hold one padyatra in the constituency allotted to them. This would go on for two days," stated a source in BJP. Also Read: In victory or defeat, BJP responds to electoral outcomes more maturely [ BJP Supporters (Courtesy: ANI) ] The strategy for carpet bombing was planned last night to destabilise the hold of AAP in Delhi and Shah asked senior leaders present in the meeting to organise meetings for him even if these were small gatherings. These meetings could take place at the residence of the candidates to strengthen their stature further or in slums or colonies which were authorised by the government recently. Other programmes planned by the party are youth 'sammelan' which will be organised between January 24 to January 26 and women 'sammelan' that will be held between January 27 to January 29, while meet-up of other segments, profession-specific could take place between January 30-31. From January 31 to February 2, BJP leaders will highlight the schemes of the Central government. The leaders have been asked to communicate to the candidates that from January 25 onwards every day there should be a bike rally, a group of 20 people who would tour the constituency with flags and banners of the BJP candidate. "With bike rallies, literature will also be distributed outside metro stations. Every car or other vehicle that is in support of BJP should have the candidate's sticker," added the source. Polling on 70 Assembly seats in the national capital will be held on February 8 and the counting of votes will take place on February 11.

BJP plans campaign blitzkrieg for Delhi polls; Shah and Nadda to hold padyatra, meetings in every constituency

As the protest at <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-high-court-dismisses-plea-seeking-opening-of-kalindi-kunj-shaheen-bagh-stretch-274254">Shaheen Bagh</a> against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) entered day 35 on Friday, Delhi Police appealed to protestors to understand the inconvenience caused by the complete highway blockade to residents of Delhi and NCR, senior citizens, emergency patients, and school-going children.

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"We appeal to agitators at Road No. 13 A Shaheen Bagh to understand the sufferings that the complete highway blockade is causing to residents of Delhi &amp; NCR, Senior Citizens, emergency patients, and school-going children," Delhi Police tweeted. 
 
The police administration asserted that the matter has also come up before the High Court. 
 
"We again urge protesters to cooperate and clear the road in the larger public interest," it further said. 
 
The protestors at Shaheen Bagh on Friday continued to raise their voice against the amended law. The protestors included new mothers and elderly women.

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Rihana Khatun, who was at sit in with her 45-day-old baby, said she was seeking justice. 
 
"She (the baby) was 12-days old when I joined the protest on the first day. It has been more than a month now. I am sitting in cold and rains with her to get justice," Khatun said. 
 
She rejected allegations that the protestors were getting paid. "I am not here for money, I have come here for justice and for our country," she said. 
Protesters have installed a giant iron cut-out of India's map with the text stating "We the people of India reject CAA, NPR, and NRC." 
 
The Sikh community has also started 'langar seva' for the protesters and serves food twice a day. 
 
Apart from that, people have also distributed fruits to demonstrators in a show of their support. 
 
Announcements were made at the demonstration stating that protest was not backed or funded by any political party and "please don't give money to volunteers nor will they accept it". 
 
The CAA grants citizenship to Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, Parsis, Buddhists and Christians fleeing <a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions/protests-in-the-times-of-internet-shutdowns-271396">religious persecution</a> from Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh and who came to India on or before December 31, 2014.

As the protest at Shaheen Bagh against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) entered day 35 on Friday, Delhi Police appealed to protestors to understand the inconvenience caused by the complete highway blockade to residents of Delhi and NCR, senior citizens, emergency patients, and school-going children.

As the protest at Shaheen Bagh against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) entered day 35 on Friday, Delhi Police appealed to protestors to understand the inconvenience caused by the complete highway blockade to residents of Delhi and NCR, senior citizens, emergency patients, and school-going children. We appeal to agitators at Road No. 13 A Shaheen Bagh to understand the sufferings that the complete highway blockade is causing to residents of Delhi & NCR, Senior Citizens, emergency patients & school going children. The matter has also come up before the Hon'ble High Court. — Delhi Police (@DelhiPolice) January 17, 2020 × "We appeal to agitators at Road No. 13 A Shaheen Bagh to understand the sufferings that the complete highway blockade is causing to residents of Delhi & NCR, Senior Citizens, emergency patients, and school-going children," Delhi Police tweeted. The police administration asserted that the matter has also come up before the High Court. "We again urge protesters to cooperate and clear the road in the larger public interest," it further said. The protestors at Shaheen Bagh on Friday continued to raise their voice against the amended law. The protestors included new mothers and elderly women. Also Read: Delhi High Court dismisses plea seeking opening of Kalindi Kunj-Shaheen Bagh stretch Rihana Khatun, who was at sit in with her 45-day-old baby, said she was seeking justice. "She (the baby) was 12-days old when I joined the protest on the first day. It has been more than a month now. I am sitting in cold and rains with her to get justice," Khatun said. She rejected allegations that the protestors were getting paid. "I am not here for money, I have come here for justice and for our country," she said. Protesters have installed a giant iron cut-out of India's map with the text stating "We the people of India reject CAA, NPR, and NRC." The Sikh community has also started 'langar seva' for the protesters and serves food twice a day. Apart from that, people have also distributed fruits to demonstrators in a show of their support. Announcements were made at the demonstration stating that protest was not backed or funded by any political party and "please don't give money to volunteers nor will they accept it". The CAA grants citizenship to Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, Parsis, Buddhists and Christians fleeing religious persecution from Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh and who came to India on or before December 31, 2014.

Delhi Police urge anti-CAA protestors at Shaheen Bagh to clear road blockade

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/high-court-backs-death-warrant-against-nirbhaya-case-convicts-delhi-govt-says-cannot-be-hanged-on-jan-22-due-to-pending-plea-274422">Asha Devi</a>, the mother of the 2012 Delhi gang-rape victim, on Saturday slammed senior lawyer Indira Jaising for her suggestion that she should forgive her daughter's rapists.

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Asha Devi: Can't believe how Indira Jaising even dared to suggest such this. I met her many times over the years in Supreme Court,not once she asked for my wellbeing&amp; today she is speaking for convicts.Such ppl earn livelihood by supporting rapists,hence rape incidents don't stop <a href="https://t.co/Gjf02l9LT4">https://t.co/Gjf02l9LT4</a> <a href="https://t.co/Rl3sMbppl5">pic.twitter.com/Rl3sMbppl5</a>
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"Who is <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/we-are-with-you-but-against-the-death-penalty-indira-jaising-appeals-to-nirbhayas-mother-274990">Indira Jaising</a> to give me such a suggestion? The whole country wants the convicts to be executed. Just because of people like her, justice is not done with rape victims," Asha Devi said. 
 
"Cannot believe how Indira Jaising even dared to suggest this. I met her many times over the years in Supreme Court, not even once has she asked for my wellbeing and today she is speaking for the convicts. Such people earn their livelihood by supporting rapists, hence rape incidents do not stop," she added. 
 
Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/we-are-with-you-but-against-the-death-penalty-indira-jaising-appeals-to-nirbhayas-mother-274990">'We are with you but against the death penalty': Indira Jaising appeals to Nirbhaya's mother&nbsp;</a> 
 
Asha Devi further accused Jaising of using "the garb of human rights" to make a living. 
 
'People like her keep earning money under the garb of human rights. I do not need her suggestions. Just because of people who think like her incidents like rape keep happening, she is a disgrace to women," she said. 
 
Earlier yesterday, Indira Jaising, through a tweet, had urged Asha Devi to forgive the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/very-important-to-teach-such-people-a-lesson-nirbhayas-mother-welcomes-delhi-hcs-dismissal-of-convicts-plea-269236">perpetrators</a> and had used the example of Congress interim President Sonia Gandhi, who had forgiven Nalini, one of the convicts who was given the death penalty by the courts.

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"While I fully identify with the pain of Asha Devi I urge her to follow the example of Sonia Gandhi who forgave Nalini and said she did not want the death penalty for her. We are with you but against the death penalty," Jaising's tweet read.

Asha Devi, the mother of the 2012 Delhi gang-rape victim, on Saturday slammed senior lawyer Indira Jaising for her suggestion that she should forgive her daughter's rapists.

Asha Devi, the mother of the 2012 Delhi gang-rape victim, on Saturday slammed senior lawyer Indira Jaising for her suggestion that she should forgive her daughter's rapists. Asha Devi: Can't believe how Indira Jaising even dared to suggest such this. I met her many times over the years in Supreme Court,not once she asked for my wellbeing& today she is speaking for convicts.Such ppl earn livelihood by supporting rapists,hence rape incidents don't stop https://t.co/Gjf02l9LT4 pic.twitter.com/Rl3sMbppl5 — ANI (@ANI) January 18, 2020 × "Who is Indira Jaising to give me such a suggestion? The whole country wants the convicts to be executed. Just because of people like her, justice is not done with rape victims," Asha Devi said. "Cannot believe how Indira Jaising even dared to suggest this. I met her many times over the years in Supreme Court, not even once has she asked for my wellbeing and today she is speaking for the convicts. Such people earn their livelihood by supporting rapists, hence rape incidents do not stop," she added. Also Read: 'We are with you but against the death penalty': Indira Jaising appeals to Nirbhaya's mother Asha Devi further accused Jaising of using "the garb of human rights" to make a living. 'People like her keep earning money under the garb of human rights. I do not need her suggestions. Just because of people who think like her incidents like rape keep happening, she is a disgrace to women," she said. Earlier yesterday, Indira Jaising, through a tweet, had urged Asha Devi to forgive the perpetrators and had used the example of Congress interim President Sonia Gandhi, who had forgiven Nalini, one of the convicts who was given the death penalty by the courts. While I fully identify with the pain of Asha Devi I urge her to follow the example of Sonia Gandhi who forgave Nalini and said she didn’t not want the death penalty for her . We are with you but against death penalty. https://t.co/VkWNIbiaJp — Indira Jaising (@IJaising) January 17, 2020 × "While I fully identify with the pain of Asha Devi I urge her to follow the example of Sonia Gandhi who forgave Nalini and said she did not want the death penalty for her. We are with you but against the death penalty," Jaising's tweet read.

'Who is Indira Jaising to ask me to forgive my daughter's rapists?': Nirbhaya's mother

While the central and state governments pass the buck, viral fever deaths in New Delhi and the adjoining National Capital Region (NCR) are on the rise. With a combined death toll of 30 for chikungunya and dengue -- add to it the mysterious viral fever that is feared to have caused 12 deaths in a neighbouring village --&nbsp;fever is turning deadly in the city. And from slums to posh colonies, everybody is seemingly in danger. As per National Vector-Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP) data, 1,724 people have tested positive for chikungunya and 1,158 for dengue. 
 
But it is to be noted that patients are concentrated, but not limited to, areas that have acute sanitation and cleanliness problems. Mukesh Yadav, a spokesman for the South Delhi Municipal Corporation, has been quoted admitting to the presence of nearly 1,185 unauthorised colonies in south Delhi. The number of chikungunya and dengue patients from here account for one-fifth of the total figure. While there is immense politicking happening over the situation, medical experts have a different opinion. 
 
Dr Navneet Singh, director emergency and acute care medicine of two super-speciality hospitals, B L Kapoor (New Delhi) and Nanavati (Mumbai), says that panic amongst the ill-informed population is a bigger cause for worry than the fever itself. &ldquo;While it is true that there is a spike in the number of chikungunya patients, it is not a life-threatening ailment. Yes, it is crippling with remnant joint pains troubling the patients long after the fever subsides&rdquo; emphasises Dr Singh. Elaborating upon the associated panic, he says, &ldquo;Because of lack of awareness in general public and many myths doing rounds, the moment people are tested positive for dengue or chikungunya they want to be admitted into the hospitals. Unless suffering from co-morbid situations, 95% patients do not require to be admitted.&rdquo; As per him, both parties, patients and doctors, are to be blamed for the much-talked-about bed shortage in different hospitals. 
 
Referring to profiteering and unethical medical practices, Dr Singh talks of how many doctors play upon the fears of their patients and insist upon admission. On the other hand, many patients with even a slightly higher body temperature than normal check themselves into hospitals. This creates an environment wherein the wrong diagnosis and negligence become commonplace. In government-run hospitals like Delhi&#39;s Ram Manohar Lohia, doctors are dealing with hundreds of patients on a daily basis. Impatience and fear on the part of the afflicted and their families are overburdening the already strained delivery of health services in the national capital. Examinations and investigations are not done accurately or in time. 
 
Ex-Indian air force officer Piyush Anand also lost his father last week. While the nonagenarian tested positive for chikungunya, his death cannot be attributed to the fever. As per the experts, each death needs to be analysed for the exact cause so that myths and panic do not spread. In Mr Anand&#39;s case, it was cardiac arrest due to pressure on an already weakened heart. 
 
Refuting municipal corporation data on the number of patients, Dr N P Singh, director, Max Super Specialty Hospital, Vaishali says, &ldquo;The actual numbers have been severely downplayed. There are at least forty times more patients in the capital.&rdquo; However, he, like Dr Navneet Singh, also says&nbsp;that only 5% of the total number need to be admitted in hospitals. &ldquo;The full spectrum of the disease needs to be analysed for a better understanding. In roughly 95% of chikungunya cases, paracetamol and ample hydration is needed. It is a self-limiting ailment and the fever usually subsides after 72 hours. Many a time, in a bid to bring instant relief, harsh medication is prescribed which affects the liver adversely and can cause complications.&rdquo; He adds, &ldquo;Doctors and patients both need patience. Patients and their families need to be counselled well. Government, doctors and media should all work in tandem. The need of the hour is education, not exploitation.&rdquo; 
 
New Delhi&#39;s poor sanitation management needs to be tackled on a war footing and every year advisories are issued to deal with endemic and epidemic diseases, particularly during the end of the monsoon. However, this year legislators have got too busy with their blame game and the obfuscation of ground realities. In a farcical turn of events, Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal publicly accused a veteran journalist of being an agent of the central government when the latter voiced concern over the issue. His Aam Aadmi Party&#39;s flagship mohalla committee&nbsp;programme to deal with micro issues locality-wise has also not displayed much zeal in spreading awareness about the diseases. It was only on Sunday evening that the chief minister released a video appealing to people and political parties for cooperation.&nbsp; 
 
(WION)

Impatience and fear on the part of the afflicted and their families are overburdening the already strained delivery of health services

While the central and state governments pass the buck, viral fever deaths in New Delhi and the adjoining National Capital Region (NCR) are on the rise. With a combined death toll of 30 for chikungunya and dengue -- add to it the mysterious viral fever that is feared to have caused 12 deaths in a neighbouring village -- fever is turning deadly in the city. And from slums to posh colonies, everybody is seemingly in danger. As per National Vector-Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP) data, 1,724 people have tested positive for chikungunya and 1,158 for dengue. But it is to be noted that patients are concentrated, but not limited to, areas that have acute sanitation and cleanliness problems. Mukesh Yadav, a spokesman for the South Delhi Municipal Corporation, has been quoted admitting to the presence of nearly 1,185 unauthorised colonies in south Delhi. The number of chikungunya and dengue patients from here account for one-fifth of the total figure. While there is immense politicking happening over the situation, medical experts have a different opinion. Dr Navneet Singh, director emergency and acute care medicine of two super-speciality hospitals, B L Kapoor (New Delhi) and Nanavati (Mumbai), says that panic amongst the ill-informed population is a bigger cause for worry than the fever itself. “While it is true that there is a spike in the number of chikungunya patients, it is not a life-threatening ailment. Yes, it is crippling with remnant joint pains troubling the patients long after the fever subsides” emphasises Dr Singh. Elaborating upon the associated panic, he says, “Because of lack of awareness in general public and many myths doing rounds, the moment people are tested positive for dengue or chikungunya they want to be admitted into the hospitals. Unless suffering from co-morbid situations, 95% patients do not require to be admitted.” As per him, both parties, patients and doctors, are to be blamed for the much-talked-about bed shortage in different hospitals. Referring to profiteering and unethical medical practices, Dr Singh talks of how many doctors play upon the fears of their patients and insist upon admission. On the other hand, many patients with even a slightly higher body temperature than normal check themselves into hospitals. This creates an environment wherein the wrong diagnosis and negligence become commonplace. In government-run hospitals like Delhi's Ram Manohar Lohia, doctors are dealing with hundreds of patients on a daily basis. Impatience and fear on the part of the afflicted and their families are overburdening the already strained delivery of health services in the national capital. Examinations and investigations are not done accurately or in time. Ex-Indian air force officer Piyush Anand also lost his father last week. While the nonagenarian tested positive for chikungunya, his death cannot be attributed to the fever. As per the experts, each death needs to be analysed for the exact cause so that myths and panic do not spread. In Mr Anand's case, it was cardiac arrest due to pressure on an already weakened heart. Refuting municipal corporation data on the number of patients, Dr N P Singh, director, Max Super Specialty Hospital, Vaishali says, “The actual numbers have been severely downplayed. There are at least forty times more patients in the capital.” However, he, like Dr Navneet Singh, also says that only 5% of the total number need to be admitted in hospitals. “The full spectrum of the disease needs to be analysed for a better understanding. In roughly 95% of chikungunya cases, paracetamol and ample hydration is needed. It is a self-limiting ailment and the fever usually subsides after 72 hours. Many a time, in a bid to bring instant relief, harsh medication is prescribed which affects the liver adversely and can cause complications.” He adds, “Doctors and patients both need patience. Patients and their families need to be counselled well. Government, doctors and media should all work in tandem. The need of the hour is education, not exploitation.” New Delhi's poor sanitation management needs to be tackled on a war footing and every year advisories are issued to deal with endemic and epidemic diseases, particularly during the end of the monsoon. However, this year legislators have got too busy with their blame game and the obfuscation of ground realities. In a farcical turn of events, Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal publicly accused a veteran journalist of being an agent of the central government when the latter voiced concern over the issue. His Aam Aadmi Party's flagship mohalla committee programme to deal with micro issues locality-wise has also not displayed much zeal in spreading awareness about the diseases. It was only on Sunday evening that the chief minister released a video appealing to people and political parties for cooperation. (WION)

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