This Article is From Dec 17, 2019

"Still In High Spirits": Delhi Women Panel Chief Discharged From Hospital

Swati Maliwal was on a hunger strike to demand capital punishment against rapists within six months of their conviction.

'Still In High Spirits': Delhi Women Panel Chief Discharged From Hospital

Swati Maliwal tweeted her 13-day fast is over.

New Delhi:

Delhi Commission For Women chief Swati Maliwal was discharged from LNJP hospital in the national capital on Tuesday where she was admitted after her condition deteriorated following a 13-day hunger strike.

Ms Maliwal was on a hunger strike to demand capital punishment against rapists within six months of their conviction.

"There is still a lot of weakness in the body, but today I am feeling better...The 13-day fast is over, but I am in high spirits. We will agree to build a strict system against rape in the country! Jai Hind!" she posted on Twitter.

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