The full transcript of the BBC Hindi special programme, Aapki Baat BBC KeSaath with the chairperson of National Commission for Women, Dr Girija Vyas
Nagendar Sharma: Is the position of women in Indian society so vulnerable that all of us should hang our heads in shame?
Girija Vyas: This is an issue of world-wide concern. Atrocities against women have been continuingacross the globe. So far as India is concerned,culturally and traditionally, ours is a country where women are worshipped also and accorded a place ofesteem, but I agree with you that certain cases in the past and recent ones have once again forced us to takea fresh look at the position of women in the country.