Vijayawada: AP Mahila Commission Chairperson Vasireddy Padma said that incidents like speaking indecently to a woman should investigated thoroughly, she responding to the audio clip purportedly relating to Minister for Tourism Muttamsetti Srinivasa Rao.

In her address to the media on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan on Sunday she said Visakhapatnam police were investigating the case and warned that the accused behind it will be punished. She said the Commission will be closely following the investigation in the case. The Mahila Commission is closely monitoring the investigation and necessary action would be initiated against the culprits, she assured.

Padma also thanked Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan for giving equal opportunities for women in politics and constitutional posts. It is evident that the YSRCP Government is committed to the safety of women and protection of their rights. Like never before, Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy gave more posts to women in the party and other constitutional posts like MLA seats, nominated posts and others.

Compared to the previous government, the crime rate in the State has reduced by 4 per cent in 2020 citing NCRB data, she said. Padma openly challenged to TDP leaders for an open debate on what the TDP did for women safety during their regime, she said. The Disha bill was sent for President’s assent, she added.