Gujarat CM Anandiben Patel wants crackdown on rent-by-hour hotels

AHMEDABAD: Gujarat chief minister Anandiben Patel on Monday said that Ahmedabad police should launch a drive against hotels that allow youths to book rooms on hourly basis.

"The intention is always suspicious whenever a hotel room is booked for two to three hours. I request police to take action against hotels that permit such wrongdoing in their premises," Patel said addressing an event to commemorate the 51st anniversary of Government Girl's Polytechnic.

Patel recounted how she was disturbed by news of college-going girl murdered by her boyfriend in King Palace Hotel recently. "If you are friends, go to a park or best muster courage to introduce your friend to your parents. Why book a hotel?" Patel told the audience comprising girl students, asking parents and teachers to teach self-defence techniques to girls.

The CM also expressed concern over poor nutrition levels of young girls. "Eating pizza is making girls weak. Schools and colleges should launch a blood test drive to check haemoglobin and calcium levels of girl students."