CM Yogi welcomes Nirbhaya Convicts' hanging, calls for creation of a 'conscious society'

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday reacted to  hanging of all four death row convicts of Nirbhaya gang-rape and murder case by stating that a new chapter was added to inspiring ps of justice.

Chief Minister's Tweet roughly translates as, "Today, a new chapter has been added to inspiring ps of justice. Today is day to be committed to female identity of Indian public for protection and respect of women. By imbibing spirit of a 'strong women-capable society', we must create a conscious society towards women's interests."

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'Justice has prevailed'-PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday reacted to hanging of Nirbhaya rape and murder case convicts and stated that "justice had finally prevailed." All four convicts in Delhi 2012 rape and murder case were finally hung to death in Tihar jail at 5.30 am after a long-drawn and exhaustive judicial procedure. Responding to ir hanging, PM Modi said that ensuring "dignity and safety of women was of utmost importance." He also remarked that people should focus on building a nation where re is "women empowerment and emphasis on equality and opportunity." 

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Nirbhaya Convicts Hanged

Seven years and three months after, on March 20 four convicts in Delhi 2012 rape and murder case were hanged to death in Tihar jail. This was first time that four men were executed toger in Tihar Jail, South Asia's largest prison complex that houses more than 16,000 inmates.

A guard of t less than 10 constable, wardens, and two head constables, head wardens or an equal number from prison armed guard, were also present, it states. Meanwhile, hundreds of people had gared outside Tihar central jail ahead of execution on Friday morning to celebrate.

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