Dedicate 2013 to improving women`s safety: President

New Delhi, December 31: The brutal gang-
rape of a girl in the national capital was the
focus of President Pranab Mukherjee's New
Year message which called for dedicating
2013 for improving security and welfare of
women in the country and addressing the
mindset which is at the root of such
incidents.
In a touching message on Monday, the
President said ''we mark the advent of the
New Year under a pall of gloom, as the
nation mourns the tragic loss of a brave
young girl who became the victim of a
heinous crime.''
He asked the people to dedicate 2013 to
improving the security and welfare of
women in our country.
''Let us use this moment to introspect and
earnestly seek ways in which we can
address the mindset which lies at the root
of such incidents in order that we may
achieve dignity and equality for women in
our country,'' he said.
Extending his wishes for a purposeful and
productive New year, the President said
''let us strive hard to fulfill our unrealized
dreams with vigour and determination.''