Sonia Gandhi to forego 73rd birthday celebration to show solidarity with Indian women

In wake of an unfortunate urd trend of offenses against women in country, Congress interim chief Sonia Gandhi has decided to give up on her birthday celebrations. To exude solidarity over security concern's against women, Sonia Gandhi, will t be celebrating her birthday on December 9. Congress matron will turn 73 on Monday. 

According to PTI reports, Sonia Gandhi decided to t celebrate her birthday, to express her sadness by rape incidents and assaults on women in parts of country. decision came after Unnao rape victim, who was set ablaze, passed away in a Delhi hospital on Friday night and a recent incident of a young veterinarian doctor being raped, killed and set ablaze in Hyderabad by four people.

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Congress' Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, on Saturday, declared that she would fight for justice to Unnao rape victim. senior Congress leader visited rape victim's family in Uttar Pradesh's Unnao on Saturday. Rahul Gandhi, son of Sonia Gandhi raked a controversy on Saturday by labeling India as "rape capital" of world. Addressing a public rally in Kerala's Wayanad, senior Congress said that global nations are questioning India's ability to protect women.

Stirring issue, former Congress chief questioned PM Modi's silence over same.  "India is kwn as rape capital of world. Foreign nations are asking question of why India is unable to look after its daughters and sisters. A UP MLA of BJP is involved in rape of a woman and Prime Minister does t say a single word," Rahul Gandhi said. Addressing a rally in Kerala's Sulthan Bary earlier on Saturday, Rahul Gandhi accused Prime Minister of rise in crimes against women.

Congress candle-light march

In national capital, members of Indian Youth Congress (IYC) and National Students' Union of India (NSUI) initiated a candlelight march demanding justice for family of Unnao victim. woman, who was raped last year, was set on fire early Thursday morning when she was on her way to Raebareli in connection with court case filed by her. Five accused persons, including two who had allegedly raped her, were arrested soon after. 

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