Dikshit endorses 'Womanifesto', others under pressure to join

In Delhi, all contesting political parties have included something about women’s safety in their party manifestos. But a group of leaders and activists want to push them further. [caption id=“attachment_1259903” align=“alignleft” width=“380”] AFP[/caption] They have issued a six-point ‘Womanifesto’, supported by the group Avaaz. asking all the chief ministerial candidates for their endorsement. It’s being called a new plan that “could make Delhi safe for everyone.” It asks the candidates to enact it within one year if elected. Economist and Padma Bhushan awardee Devaki Jain, in a message asking supporters to contact the CM candidates by Twitter and email has written: The Delhi Election Womanifesto sets out commitments the new CM must fulfil in their first year in office. It covers six areas vital for Delhi’s women. From public education, to responsive police and law courts, to safer streets and support for survivors. Let’s get public promises now, then once the election is over, we can hold the new Chief Minister to their commitments. Sheila Dikshit has just signed on. Avaaz.org has a link for how the other candidates can be contacted. The full document with all its signatories are below: