Taking up the cause of Rajasthan State Commission for Women, whose official's rank and facilities were also withdrawn, the groups said the order weakened the commission and hence, it should be revoked immediately.
The state government on February 4 withdrew the status of Minister/ MoS and facilities given to
Chairperson/Vice-Chairman of 8 Commissions, Boards and Committees appointed by the previous government.
"The move is illegal and politically motivated as the chairperson and members of the commission were appointed by previous government," PUCL General Secretary Kavita Srivastava said.
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Pawan Surana, former chairperson of the state women's commission said that the order was disrespectful.
"Women Commission should be seen above party lines and politics. It holds a statutory position and works for providing justice to women," she said.
Sumitra Chopra of All India Democratic Women's Association questioned the BJP government's intentions and said that it was now doubtful that the government really wishes to work on women empowerment.
The groups said that they would stage protests till the orders are revoked.