Rekha Sharma

NCW Chairperson Rekha Sharma reaches Sandeshkhali to meet victims

NCW Chairperson Rekha Sharma has reached Sandeshkhali to meet victims. She has also made a huge remark regarding the same. Know what all Rekha Sharma said over Sandeshkhali violence.

Feb 19, 2024, 14:58 PM IST

Sandeshkhali Violence: NCW Chairperson To Meet Bengal DGP, Governor

The NCW Chairperson's visit comes at a time when a series of allegations of sexual assault has been filed against several local TMC leaders.

Feb 19, 2024, 09:26 AM IST

Judge seen in sexually explicit video, NCW seeks strict action

The commission has asked for a seven-day report on actions taken. In an order issued late Wednesday night, Justice Yashwant Varma stated that the high court had taken cognizance of the incident

Dec 02, 2022, 17:15 PM IST

Party shouldn't give tickets to such leaders: NCW on Karnataka MLA's rape remark

NCW chief also emphasized the fact that how will such people make stringent laws for sexual offences if they themselves promote rape.

Dec 17, 2021, 16:37 PM IST

Punjab: Shocked and disappointed that a person accused of MeToo made CM: Women Commission

Charanjit Singh Channi has taken oath as the CM of Punjab, but the Women's Commission has now raised questions about making him the Chief Minister. Women's Commission Chairperson Rekha Sharma has said that 'I am shocked and disappointed that a person who has been accused of MeToo made the Chief Minister.' In her statement, Rekha Sharma has described Channi as a 'threat to women.'

Sep 20, 2021, 17:10 PM IST

Making ‘Me Too’ accused Charanjit Singh Channi Chief Minister is betrayal, threat to women’s safety: NCW chief

Recalling that Channi was accused during the ‘Me Too’ movement in 2018, Sharma said that he was not worthy to become CM.

Sep 20, 2021, 16:08 PM IST

NCW chief Rekha Sharma says 'love jihad' rising in Maharashtra, raises concerns over safety of women

National Commission for Women (NCW) chairperson Rekha Sharma has now joined the row over rising ‘love jihad’ cases in Maharashtra and expressed her concerns about the safety of women in the state.

Oct 21, 2020, 14:58 PM IST

NCW takes cognisance of threats to Kangana Ranaut, demands arrest of Shiv Sena MLA Pratap Sarnaik

The NCW issued a letter in this regard to Maharashtra DGP S K Jaiswal saying the commission has taken serious note of the 'hatred and threats' given on social media against a woman by persons holding responsible positions.

Sep 05, 2020, 09:45 AM IST

NCW wants inquiry into attack on DCP Monika Bhardwaj at Tis Hazari court

As many as eight lawyers and about 20 policemen including Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (North) and two Station House Officers (SHOs) sustained injuries in the clash that took place on November 2.

Nov 08, 2019, 13:00 PM IST

Most women go through sexual harassment, should report to police: NCW chief Rekha Sharma on #MeToo movement

In a statement, Sharma pointed out that if women who have been victims of sexual assault and harassment don't complain then the predators get a reason to do the same with other women.

Oct 10, 2018, 15:32 PM IST

Sabarimala temple verdict: Maneka Gandhi, Rekha Sharma, women activists hail SC decision, call it historic judgement

The verdict of the Supreme Court on Friday allowing females to enter the Ayyappa temple at Sabarimala in Kerala has been welcomed with open hands by the women, including political leaders and activists across the country.

Sep 28, 2018, 14:05 PM IST

NCW asks police to identify unsafe spots for women in Delhi

NCW met Delhi Police to work collectively on the issue of women safety in the national capital. 

Sep 26, 2018, 18:34 PM IST

Kerala 'love jihad' case: Hadiya's father does not allow state women commission to meet her

The chairperson of Kerala State Women's Commission was on Monday denied permission to visit Hadiya, the Hindu woman from Kerala who converted to Islam after marrying a Muslim man.

Nov 20, 2017, 20:40 PM IST

Mumbai car towing incident: New video adds twist to the tale

Another video capturing yesterday's incident of a car being towed while a woman was breastfeeding her baby inside it, has surfaced today, turning the whole argument over the incident on its head.

Nov 12, 2017, 16:13 PM IST

Kerala love jihad: Hadiya is doing well, there's no security threat, says NCW chief

National Commission for Women acting chairperson Rekha Sharma on Monday met Hadiya, the Hindu woman from Kerala who converted to Islam after marrying a Muslim man.

Nov 06, 2017, 20:40 PM IST

BHU violence: NCW probe indicts former Vice Chancellor

The National Commission for Women (NCW) team probing the violence in Banaras Hindu University (BHU) in September, on Friday indicted the former Vice Chancellor for the incident.

Oct 06, 2017, 23:11 PM IST