Kapil Sibal’s recent comments on the violence against women have drawn the ire of Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar. Coming down heavily on Rajya Sabha member Kapil Sibal, Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Friday said that he was pained that someone holding a position in the Supreme Court Bar, a Member of Parliament, can term such acts of violence against women as "a symptomatic malaise". Addressing the students and faculty members on the theme `Role of Women in Viksit Bharat` at the Bharati College, University of Delhi today, the Vice-President said "I am appalled; I am pained and somewhat surprised that someone holding a position in the Supreme Court Bar, a Member of Parliament, acting in a manner and what does he say? A symptomatic malaise and suggested that such incidents are commonplace? What a shame! Words fail me in condemning such a stance. It is doing the greatest injustice to the high position."

On August 25, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Lakhpati Didi Sammelan, focusing on the urgent issue of crimes against women in India. In his speech, he strongly condemned such acts, labeling them as grave sins against society. Modi emphasized that perpetrators of these crimes must face stringent punishment and must not be spared, highlighting the government`s zero-tolerance stance on gender-based violence. He also issued a stern warning to those who assist or harbor these criminals, stressing that aiding wrongdoers would not be tolerated and would be met with severe consequences. Modi’s remarks underscored his administration`s commitment to ensuring justice for victims and tackling violence against women with utmost seriousness, reinforcing the need for collective vigilance and accountability in combating this pervasive issue.