Rahul Gandhi Criticizes Modi Government Over One Stop Centres for Women
Modi government not listening to anyone: Rahul flags functional problems of OSCs for women
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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticized the Modi government for neglecting issues at One Stop Centres (OSCs) designed to assist women facing violence. He highlighted operational failures and questioned the government's claims of satisfactory conditions, emphasizing that safety is a fundamental responsibility.
- 01Rahul Gandhi claims the Modi government is ignoring women's safety issues at OSCs.
- 02He raised concerns about locked centres and inadequate staffing.
- 03Gandhi questioned the low expenditure on OSCs from the budget allocated to the Ministry of Women and Child Development.
- 04Over 13.37 lakh women have reportedly received assistance from OSCs since 2015.
- 05The government maintains that evaluations of OSCs show satisfactory implementation.
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On April 5, 2026, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi expressed serious concerns regarding the operational issues of One Stop Centres (OSCs) in India, which are intended to support women affected by violence. He accused the Modi government of failing to address these issues, stating that many OSCs remain locked and non-functional, preventing women from accessing necessary help. Gandhi emphasized that safety is not just a scheme but a fundamental responsibility of the government, questioning why only 60 paise of every ₹100 allocated to the Ministry of Women and Child Development is spent on OSCs. He pointed out that reports indicate three out of five women do not receive help when they seek it. In response, Minister of State Savitri Thakur stated that over 13.37 lakh women have been assisted since the OSCs' inception in 2015 and that evaluations have deemed the scheme's implementation satisfactory. However, Gandhi's inquiries in Parliament about the functionality and staffing of OSCs remain critical, highlighting ongoing concerns about women's safety in India.
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The operational failures of OSCs directly affect women's access to safety and support services, highlighting a critical gap in government responsibility.
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