New Delhi: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will address the nation on Monday noon. Though there is no official word on the issues, the Prime Minister is likely to take up in his address, speculations are rife that it could be focussed on the Delhi gangrape case.
Breaking his silence on the gangrape case of a 23-year-old woman, who was brutally raped and beaten up in a moving bus in the national capital on the fateful night of November 17, Singh had on Sunday night said that the public anger was "genuine" and "justified" but appealed for peace while promising all steps to ensure safety of women in the country.
Thousands of protesters in Delhi took to the streets on Saturday and Sunday demanding justice for the rape survivor and death penalty for the culprits. The Prime Minister also expressed sadness over the turn of events that led to clashes between the angry protesters and the police at India Gate on Sunday.
"We are all joined in our concern for the young woman who was the victim of a heinous crime in Delhi. There is genuine and justified anger and anguish at this ghastly incident. We are constantly monitoring her medical condition. Let us all pray for her and her loved ones during this critical time," he said in a statement.
"I feel deeply sad at the turn of events leading to clashes between protesters and police forces. I appeal to all concerned citizens to maintain peace and calm," he added. The Prime Minister's statement came as protests continued for the sixth day on Sunday and turned violent.
Assuring safety and security of women across the country, Singh in his statement said, "I assure you that we will make all possible efforts to ensure security and safety to all women in this country. I seek the cooperation of all sections of the society to help us in this endeavour and maintain peace."
Meanwhile, the Prime Minister is scheduled to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday. Though earlier the meeting was to take place at Hyderabad House in Delhi, due to law and order concerns Singh said he'll meet Putin at his residence 7 RCR.
(With additional information from PTI)
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