Vasundhara Raje Champions Women’s Empowerment at Nari Shakti Vandan Event
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Jaipur, April 9 (NationPress) In a powerful demonstration of women's empowerment, former Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje ensured that the stage during the 'Nari Shakti Vandan' event in Banswara was exclusively occupied by women.
To convey the essence of the occasion, she urged the male leaders on stage to step down and show their support for women. “This initiative is dedicated to Nari Shakti. I kindly ask my brothers to create space for women,” Raje stated.
Responding to her call, all the male leaders vacated their seats and joined the audience, allowing women participants who were seated below to take the stage.
Raje later expressed her appreciation to the male leaders for their respectful cooperation.
During her address at the BJP office, she explained that the program was organized under the auspices of the party’s national leadership and was launched from the sacred ground of Goddess Tripura Sundari, a revered symbol of ultimate power.
She emphasized the cultural and spiritual significance of initiating this program on such hallowed land.
“This initiative has been orchestrated under the guidance of our National President, Nitin Nabin, and is being inaugurated from the sacred land of Goddess Tripura Sundari, who embodies supreme power,” she explained.
Raje characterized the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam as a testament to women's self-respect and expressed her gratitude to PM Modi, under whose leadership the Parliament ratified the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam in 2023. This legislation guarantees women a 33 percent reservation in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies, she noted.
Highlighting recent legislative changes, Raje referred to the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam as a symbol of dignity for women nationwide.
She elaborated that the law ensures 33 percent reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies, facilitating their enhanced involvement in governance and decision-making.
“This measure will empower women to play a crucial role in shaping the nation's future,” she declared.
Encouraging robust political engagement, Raje urged women to view politics not as a part-time endeavor but as a full-time dedication to public service.
In a light-hearted conclusion, she quipped that while 33 percent of women will now assist in governing the country, men might need to shoulder more responsibilities at home.