Rape horror: Congress to hold candlelight marches in all state capitals

New Delhi: The Congress will hold candlelight marches on Friday in all the state capitals to protest against the increased cases of sexual assault against women.

On the instructions of Congress President Rahul Gandhi, all the party members will hold candlelight march in different parts of the country to protest against the Kathua and Unnao rape cases.

Congress General Secretary and former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has briefed all the state unit chiefs and has asked them to raise the issue of atrocities against women during the marches.

On Friday midnight, Rahul and other party leaders held a candlelight vigil at India Gate in the national capital to demand strict action in Unnao and Kathua rape cases.