Lalitha Kumaramangalam takes charge as NCW chair

BJP leader Lalitha Kumaramangalam Monday took charge as the chairperson of the National Commission for Women and said that she will work for uplift of women without politicising issues.

Kumaramangalam also demanded more powers for the NCW, an official release said here.

On the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, she admitted that there was misuse to some extent.

Women and Child Development Minister Maneka Gandhi had announced her name earlier this month.

The position of NCW chairperson had been vacant after the previous incumbent Mamta Sharma demitted office Aug 1.