India provided women with the right to vote in 1947, marking an early milestone compared to several older democracies where women fought for years to secure voting rights. A video shared on International Women’s Day by ‘Modi Archive’ highlighted this historical achievement. The post mentioned that even in 2003, as Chief Minister of Gujarat, PM Modi raised questions about women’s role in public life.
The video clip showcased CM Modi addressing women’s status in India and challenging perceptions that women in Western countries are more empowered. PM Modi emphasized that India granted voting rights to women at Independence, contrasting with countries like the US where women had to struggle for voting rights even after a century of democracy. India not only provided voting rights but also ensured women’s participation in grassroots governance.
PM Modi highlighted the recent Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, which reserves 33% of seats in Parliament for women. He stressed the importance of women’s strength in social life and advocated for their active involvement in decision-making processes beyond domestic roles. PM Modi also discussed empowering women through self-help groups and community initiatives to enhance women’s leadership across villages, aiming to ensure social welfare benefits reach all sections of society.
