CM Arvind Kejriwal hits out at Khattar over remark on rape cases

New Delhi: Chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday condemned the controversial remark of Haryana chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar on incidents of rape, and raised the issue of their security in that state.

In his tweet in Hindi, Mr Kejriwal said, “There is anger among women on Khattar’s statement. Women say that when a chief minister can make such comments against them, how can women be safe in his state.”

At a function in Kalka town of Panchkula district on Friday, Mr Khattar said, “The incidents of rape have not increased... Rapes used to take place in the past and happens even today. (Only) the concern (over such incidents) has increased.”