Mumbai, April 15 (IANS) Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Nationalist Congress Party president Sunetra Pawar on Wednesday termed the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam a “historic and revolutionary step” in the annals of Indian democracy, saying that the legislation marks a new chapter in the honour, equality, and empowerment of women across the nation. In a statement, Sunetra Pawar extended her heartfelt congratulations to PM Modi and the National Democratic Alliance government and reaffir…
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Jammu, April 7 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Minister Sakeena Itoo, on Tuesday, welcomed the Women’s Reservation Bill, calling it a long-overdue yet significant move towards ensuring greater participation of women in governance.Speaking to reporters in Jammu, Minister Itoo said, “I believe this should have come much earlier — but better late than never, as long as it does come.” She added that the passage of the bill would mark a turning point in addressing gender imbalance in politics.Highlig…
Mumbai, March 21 (IANS) Actress Ulka Gupta had expressed her thoughts about how ‘movies are a reflection of society,’ as she opened up about her association with Kerala Story 2, in an exclusive conversation with IANS. Sharing her thoughts on how films mirror real-life situations, she told IANS, “I feel that movies are a reflection of society. And whatever is happening in society at a given point of time, creators or makers want to show it or bring a solution to it.”She added, “Sometime…
Jaipur, March 18 (IANS) Rajasthan Governor Haribhau Bagade stated that women are not the abala (weak female), but the “empowered females” (sabala). He emphasised that when women move forward with this conviction, society progresses rapidly on the path of development.Addressing the 11th Convocation Ceremony of a private university on Wednesday, the Governor affirmed that women are second to none.Recalling the valour of Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi, he noted that she challenged the British at the y…
Mumbai, Feb 16 (IANS) The controversy surrounding the display of Tipu Sultan’s portrait in the office of the Malegaon Deputy Mayor intensified on Monday, with Maharashtra Samajwadi Party chief Abu Azmi defending the former ruler of Mysore as a “freedom fighter” who “bravely fought” against the British.The political dispute erupted after Shiv Sena workers belonging to the Eknath Shinde faction entered the Malegaon Municipal Corporation premises and demanded the immediate removal of the portrait f…