In the wake of a Danish woman's gang rape in the capital, Greenpeace India Friday urged Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to fulfill his poll promise of providing safety to women.
The Aam Aadmi Party had promised "lighting and security provision on roads, parks, buses, and all public spaces" to prevent crimes against women, said Greenpeace.
"We had hoped that the new government would work promptly to bring in a sense of security for women and citizens. However the government has been far from assuring on that front," said Pujarini Sen, a campaigner for Greenpeace India.
"The dearth of proper street lighting will mean that public spaces like parks and streets will continue to remain dark and unsafe for women and citizens. The government must immediately announce a roadmap to a safe Delhi," Sen said.
A 51-year-old Danish woman was robbed and raped at knife-point by eight vagabonds near New Delhi Railway Station Tuesday. Six people have been arrested so far.
Citing Delhi Police data, the NGO said over 1,500 dark spots still exist in the city.
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"Rape cases have gone up from 680 in 2012, to 1,559 in 2013 in Delhi while cases of molestation too have risen from 653 to 3,347," it said.
Greenpeace suggested using solar energy to improve street lighting so that the city does not go dark even during a power cut.
"The city has money, resources and expertise. It just needs political will and we demand that the Delhi government should show that political will," added Sen.