President of India condoles passing away of 23 year old girl

New Delhi, Dec 29, 2012 : The president of India, Pranab Mukherjee condoled the death of the girl who was gang-raped and severely beaten up on a running bus in National capital Delhi.

In his condolence message, he said, "I am deeply distressed by the unfortunate demise of the 23 year old girl who passed away early this morning in Singapore. She was a brave and courageous girl who fought till the very last minute for her dignity and her life. She is a true hero and symbolises the best in Indian youth and women."

He said, " I convey my condolences to her parents and family who have faced this adversity with fortitude and grace. I pray that they have the strength to bear this loss The nation will mourn the passing of this brave daughter of India. At the same time, let us resolve that this death will not be in vain. We will do everything possible to ensure that such an incident never happens again. I request everyone to maintain peace and calm and call upon the authorities to take all necessary steps to bring the perpetrators of this ghastly crime to justice."

Vice President Condoles Passing away of Young Girl India’s Daughter in Singapore

The Vice President of India Shri M. Hamid Ansari has deeply condoled the passing away of the young girl, rightly being referred to as India’s daughter, in Singapore earlier today. In his condolence message he has said that a young, promising life has been brutally snatched away in most tragic circumstances. Not only has the family has lost a daughter and a sister but every Indian today is feeling the sense of loss as we all had come to identify with the braveheart as she fought valiantly for her life.

He hoped that this heart rending tragedy would compel us as a people to focus on social norms and practices which are violative of human rights and an impediment to progress in the modern world.

PM's condolence message on the Delhi incident victim succumbing to her injuries

PM Dr.Manmohan Sing said, "I am deeply saddened to learn that the unfortunate victim of the brutal assault that took place on December 16 in New Delhi has succumbed to the grievous injuries she suffered following that attack. I join the nation in conveying to her family and friends my deepest condolences at this terrible loss. "

He Said, "I want to tell them and the nation that while she may have lost her battle for life, it is up to us all to ensure that her death will not have been in vain. We have already seen the emotions and energies this incident has generated. These are perfectly understandable reactions from a young India and an India that genuinely desires change. It would be a true homage to her memory if we are able to channelize these emotions and energies into a constructive course of action. The need of the hour is a dispassionate debate and inquiry into the critical changes that are required in societal attitudes. Government is examining, on priority basis, the penal provisions that exist for such crimes and measures to enhance the safety and security of women. I hope that the entire political class and civil society will set aside narrow sectional interests and agenda to help us all reach the end that we all desire – making India a demonstrably better and safer place for women to live in."

He said, in his condolence message, "I pray for the peace of the departed soul and hope that her family will have the strength to bear this grievous loss."

Home Minister Condoles The Death of Brave Girl

Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde has condoled the death of the brave girl today morning. In his message, Home Minister said, “I am deeply saddened by the demise of the brave girl. We tried our best to provide her best possible health care. Govt is committed to seek detterent punishment for all the culprits. Govt is also committed to make necessary changes in the law to make it more stringent so that such incidents do not recur in future. I express my deep condolences to the bereaved family.”