Ladies: Do you no longer feel safe visiting India? - Page 6

Originally posted by: -aakanksha-

I think people are exaggerating a little too much over here about Delhi and it's people. Sorry to say but Mumbai lost credibility too when the Keenan and Ruben case happened that too infront of such a large crowd and busy, popular area. In the rehab home for women in Mumbai, set up by the Maharashtra Govt, men used to come, pick up women, rape them. It was a big controversy a few weeks ago. How about that?

Yes Delhi is extremely unsafe. The most unsafe city in India. But to say that its not worth visiting only is saying a little too much. There's too many preconceived notions going on here. There are BPO rules which were made after a case in 2010 especially for the safety of girls and there is an order/procedure to be followed while dropping them home at night. Lakhs of girls and women still stay in Delhi. Go out for the entire night, go to clubs but with the right amount of people. If one goes alone then anywhere is unsafe. People from here care too. Hence all the rallys and outbursts that have been taking place since Tuesday. Walk the roads of Delhi and its filled with guys and girl holding boards, enraged and demanding for justice.

Anyhow, we all have our opinions but I do feel that Delhi isn't totally like what people here are making out to be. I can call US unsafe too based on the no. of shootouts that have happened and nothing has been done about it. I'm sure there can be more happening in future too but doesn't mean I won't visit it only. I'll just make sure to follow all safety procedures and precautionary steps.

Originally posted by: dipali13

100% agree with u👏

Originally posted by: -aakanksha-

I'm not comparing it but merely stating an example. There is no comparison b.w US and India because US is FAR more organised and safe and extremely quick in action. I'll be nuts to compare it to India.

I haven't defended Indian governemt anywhere in my post. I only spoke about Delhi. If I have to state my opinion about Indian government then this space won't be enough bcoz there is too much hate, dislike and complaints against them. I stated already on Page 2, Global topic on this issue that if Congress isn't removed away from the Center then harsh truth and sad reality but things won't change much. Neither do I have much hopes from BJP. We need new parties of, for and by the people. Or maybe a party by someone like Anna Hazare.

Originally posted by: TheBoss

Question is targeted to all, however I would rather emphasis on those living abroad.

Do you no longer feel safe visiting India? Mind you Im not taking just one incident into consideration but this is based on the recent incidents one after another.

The reason Im posing this question is that; I had a wedding trip to attend and I was planning to take my girlfriend with me, she happens to be Caucasian and was looking very forward to attend this big fat Indian wedding however it is very embarrassing when these stories are shown on local television NEWS in Canada and even though she was disgusted but undeterred, however on the other end Im not feeling so enthusiastic to tag her along.

What are your thoughts? Would you go?

* Please be advised Im not trying to disrespect anyone's feelings, this question is important and I thought to ask along, I know our culture does not take criticism in good spirit so please forgive me if Im coming across rude as I didnt mean it.

Originally posted by: silverbug

Sadly you are right.. BJP is finished because of inner fights. Not that I support BJP or its policies, but don't we deserve an option other than congress ? We are literally in a single party (or single family rather) dictatorship for the last 60 years.

Originally posted by: Yankees

Is it safe to be in schools in the USA? Or theaters? How about temples?  You can't prevent tragedies and/or encounters with sickos. You really aren't safe anywhere. The only thing one can do is to keep your guard, be it India or the USA.

Whenever we go to India, I have only been there three times, we hang out in groups. It helps.