Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's proposal to make metro and bus travel free for women in the national capital has drawn a mixed response from women activists with some calling it a populist move while others welcoming the decision. Some women activists reacted strongly to it, saying there is no connection between women safety and free rides in buses and metros. Activist Annie Raja said women are not "fools" to believe it has "anything to do with women safety". https://t.co/1QkR26ZZgv — Swati Maliwal (@SwatiJaiHind) June 3, 2019Delhi Commission for Women chairperson Swati Maliwal said it is a "brilliant" step. Women and girls across Delhi shall benefit from this excellent initiative by Arvind Kejriwal.

Source: dna June 03, 2019 15:22 UTC