DCW chief Swati Maliwal says she was 'sexually assaulted' by her father during childhood (Watch)

In a shocking revelation, Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) chief Swati Maliwal on Saturday said she was sexually assaulted by her father during childhood.

"I was sexually assaulted by my father when I was a child. My father used to beat me up, so I used to hide under the bed to save myself. My father would grab my hair and slam my head against the wall. This happened till I was in Class 4," Maliwal said during DCW's annual International Women's Day awards function at the India Habitat Centre here.

"While hiding under the bed, I used to think how I will teach a lesson to such men who abuse women and children, and how I can help women get their rights," Maliwal added.

Kejriwal felicitates winners of awards

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday felicitated the winners of the DCW International Women's Day Awards.

Around 100 women bagged the awards instituted by the Delhi Commission for Women (DCW).

The award is given to those who have displayed extraordinary courage and commitment towards women.

Addressing the gathering, Kejriwal said, "All 365 days (in a year) are for women. But this is a special day to celebrate women. There is a proverb: Age is merely a number. Today at this event, 104-year-old and 106-year-old women are being felicitated. We should take inspiration from them."

"Today, DCW Awards have become a prestigious award. Congratulations to all those who have won the award," he added.

(With inputs from agencies)