Are Delhi Is Safe For Women

How safe is delhi metro?

Thousands of people throng into the delhi metro as it has become a means of their daily commute to their work or pretty much anything. Justifiably so, as it is by far the most convenient and safest compared to the various other means of transport. It definitely saves time what with all the Delhi traffic and red lights. And it makes you think it's gotta be safe with all these security checks and stuff.However, a few recent incidents made me wonder if it's quite true. Sometime ago (if I remember correctly it was during november or december 2016), there was an incident of a woman bringing in an axe inside the metro and threatening fellow travellers. There were many conjectures relating to what happened. Someone said she was mentally challenged. While some said that she was a poor labourer and was allowed to take the axe considering its small size, as it shows in this article by the Indian express: Woman wields axe in Delhi Metro; CISF official suspended. However, the situation was promptly handled and for that we give credit to the Delhi metro.This was with the occasional huge incidents. I've also heard accounts of groping, indecent touching, etc. from women I have known personally. Given that it's convenient to use the metro, it is often very crowded. And it's easy to take advantage in such a situation. To avoid this, I'd suggest that women try to travel in the women's only section as far as possible. You never know what might happen.Although such incidents are few, they make you wonder if any means of transport is actually safe at all. Still, a (wo)man's gotta commute. And comparing the delhi metro with various other modes of transport, it is still much safer. On some stations, you have security guards on patrol. So, you can approach them if there is a problem. Other than that, constant vigilance never hurt anyone.

Is Delhi or Mumbai safe for women and girls?

Mumbai/Delhi or any city of India, is getting more unsafe with each dawn. It all starts with hoots, hisses, whistles, or sexual innuendo, cat calling and than comes the next level of pathetic behavior. It can be inappropriate, scary, insulting, intimidating and even threatening. Strong action backed by even stronger law enforcement by police and judicatory is must.

Why is Delhi unsafe for women?

Delhi per se is not unsafe for women. We need to understand that every man walking the streets of the city is not a rapist!Delhi is unsafe for women like any other city in India. However, it is not the crime rate that is alarming that makes the city unsafe but the intensity of the crime. Violent crimes happen on a regular basis in India but the intensity with which crimes happen in Delhi have earned Delhi this notorious tag.To say that one particular cause is the prominent one would be wrong and would amount to a generalization- but Delhi is like any other city in India which is undergoing a transitional phase.People from well to do backgrounds ignore the existence of the downtrodden and they feel alienated from society as they are often marginalized. They belong to the extreme end of the spectrum which makes them feel out of place. Men of this category may be prone to committing crimes.But at the same time, we cannot absolve men of prominent backgrounds of the guilt of being patriarchal.The lines are blurred in this context and pin pointing an accusing finger at anyone is wrong. It is very hard to say what is that one imminent factor that makes x or y commit a violent crime.

Why Delhi is not safe for women?

Will never be. We are to blame. Urban voters do not take elections seriously. Rural people are easily influenced. So what have you ? Be damned and suffer the consequences. Why complain ? The need of the hour is awareness of voting the right and wrong people. The educated youth should start the initiative. Social media, vilage roadshows, advertisements via print and electronic. Sad for Nirbhaya's parents. What if the same thing happened to those sitting in Parliament . And so called child activists.  The JJ Billwould have been passed at the age of 14. Society is evolving; so should the laws. Think over It. The country is with the parents of Nirbhaya. RIP Nirbhaya. We all have wives, sisters and daughters.

How safe is Delhi for girls?

A2AI’ll share an incident.I was traveling in an old DTC bus. I was in 1st year of my graduation, about 18 years of age.The bus was almost vacant. Almost everyone could get a seat. I was sitting in the row meant for ladies on the outer side.A man stood beside me. I felt something strange on my shoulder. I thought that some bag or something might be there. I was listening to music and was very tired after a long day at college.In a few seconds, I looked, he was actually rubbing his erect penis against my shoulder.I protested, I asked him to stand somewhere else.The old man sitting beside me said, “Arre, iss ladki ko dekho, Kya drama kar rhi hai.” (Look at this girl, she’s creating a drama)I expected some support.Mind you, NO ONE IN THE BUS RAISED A VOICE. No one.The man who was shamelessly doing this act gave me a wicked smile and didn’t budge till I got up and moved from there.So, I’ll sum up the circumstances:About 4:30 PM .Broad daylight.DTC bus.A lot of space to stand.The bus is around the Rashtrapati Bhawan. One of the most secured places in the country.The bus has a conductor.I was wearing a kurta with quarter sleeves and jeans.And still, a man can rub his erect penis on a girl’s shoulder.No one raises his/her voice.The man walks off, smiling.This is how safe Delhi is for girls.

How safe is Uber at night in New Delhi for a woman?

I have no way to give you exact statistics or a guarantee of safety, but I can share my experiences with you.I've taken solo Uber rides late at night fairly often. Mostly when I'm out drinking, but often after a late night at work, or from the airport, ranging from 12 am - 4 am. Never had a problem.Every driver I've had is intensely focused on completing their target for the day, and then going home. Some share amusing stories of their day, some proudly show photos of their kids, most express strong opinions about Modi ji's latest announcements.I've been drunk and asleep, thrown up out of the window, made loud drunk calls, and overall been an awful passenger a few times (I cannot believe how incredibly stupid I was to have done that, I implore you to never be as stupid). I've thanked my stars every time that the uber drivers got me back home safely. What's the point of making the “responsible” decision to not drink and drive, and then willingly putting myself in a potentially dangerous situation?I understand I may be an exception, and I won't be surprised to see someone write a negative answer for your question here.But, for my (perhaps useless in a real emergency) peace of mind and a sense of security, I do most or all of the following -I send the status of my ride to 2 friends who I know will check their phones constantlyI (now) make sure that if I do get wasted after a night out, a friend accompanies me in my UberMy phone's battery should be at more than 50%If I don't know the directions, I don't make it obvious to the driver. I put Google maps on mute and navigate till my destination even if the driver's got his maps onI don't take uberpool after 8 pm especially on Fridays/Saturdays (drunk people mostly order the first option on the app, uberpool)If a driver seems slightly shifty and untrustworthy, I call a friend and ask him/her to stay on the phone till I reach my destinationMy advice - don't be scared, but don't be foolish.