Will make Delhi a safer place, assures CM Sheila Dikshit on Republic Day

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PTI: New Delhi, Jan 25 2013, 18:27 IST
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Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit today promised that no stone will be left unturned to ensure safety of women in the capital and said girls need not be scared or shaken after the incidents like the one on December 16 but should emerge stronger.

After unfurling the tricolour as part of Delhi's Republic Day celebrations here for the 15th consecutive time, the Chief Minister said, "I would like to tell our daughters that come out and study, hone your talents fearlessly, you don't need to be scared of anybody.

"Our belief should not be shaken by such incidents but it must get stronger. The police have taken various steps to change their approach and I am sure that together we will be able to bring change," she said.

Referring to the December 16 gangrape of a paramedical student, she said the incident shook the conscience of the city.

"But today I want to assure you all, especially our daughters, our sisters and our mothers that we will make this city a safer place. It's our pledge and we will take every step to fulfill it," she said.

At the function, various sportspersons who have brought laurels to the country were felicitated by the Delhi government.

Wrestler Shushil Kumar who won a silver medal at 2012 London Olympics was awarded Rs two crore, while Yogeshwar Dutt, who also won a bronze medal at 2012 London Olympics was given Rs 1 crore. A relative of Dutt received the award on behalf of the wrestler.

Cricketer Unmukt Chand, who was

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