Congress accuses Modi government as NCRB data shows surge in cybercrime and violence against women
Congress accuses Modi government as NCRB data shows surge in cybercrime and violence against women
Congress flags NCRB 2024 data, citing a surge in cybercrime and rising violence against women and vulnerable groups to pressure the Modi government over law-and-order.
The Congress intensified its attack on the Modi government over women’s safety and the broader crime landscape, arguing that official data exposes a gap between claims of security and ground realities. Party president Mallikarjun Kharge used a social-media post to highlight figures from the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) 2024 report, asserting that the government’s narrative on safety does not match the rising trend in crime.
According to the NCRB data cited by the party, crimes against women have risen by 42.6 percent since 2013. The data also point to a sharp spike in cybercrime, with a 1,689 percent surge noted, alongside distressing numbers of vulnerable groups affected in 2024—10,546 farmers, 52,931 daily-wage labourers, and 14,488 students died by suicide. Kharge argued that twelve years of the Modi government have exposed the hollowness of its claims on law and order and women’s safety, saying the truth is now before the country.
The remarks accompany NCRB’s broader 2024 picture, which includes increased juvenile cases in conflict with the law and a rise in crimes against senior citizens. The party also highlighted criticism from women’s groups, noting that some slogans used for mobilizing support, like ‘Beti Bachao’ and ‘Nari Vandan,’ have not translated into tangible safety improvements.
While the data paint a challenging picture across multiple demographics, the Congress’s critique centers on the government’s perceived failure to translate policy into safer public spaces for women and other vulnerable communities. The opposition argues that without robust implementation and accountability, rising numbers will erode public confidence in security and governance.
As the NCRB report offers a national snapshot, observers will look for official responses outlining steps to address cybercrime, support for survivors, and sharper enforcement against violence in public spaces. The debate underscores a continuing tension between political narratives and data-driven assessments of safety in India’s cities and towns.
