Ranchi, Dec. 1 -- Congress on Monday raised the demand for constitution of a women's commission in Jharkhand which is lying defunct since June 2020.

National Women's Congress president Alka Lamba raised the demand while addressing a press conference in the state headquarter of her party here.

"To prevent injustice against women, a full-fledged women's commission should be established in the state. We will speak to the government to establish the same as soon as possible," Lamba said.

Lamba on the occasion expressed her concern over the denial of constitutional rights guaranteed to a woman in India. She said though BR Ambedkar and former PM Rajiv Gandhi worked for women's empowerment, the present government at the Centre was not properl...