Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the safety of women in India was of paramount importance and that he had repeatedly told state governments that “crimes against women are an unforgivable sin”.
While addressing ‘Lakhpati Didi Sammelan’ in Jalgaon, Maharashtra, PM Modi said, “Apart from building the strength of mothers, sisters and daughters, their safety is also the the country’s priority. Today, whatever the state of the country, I understand the pain and anger of my sisters and daughters, I say to every political party in the country that crimes against women are a unpardonable sin.
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The Prime Minister Modi added that the culprits and those who help them in any way should be spared. Whether in a hospital, school, government or police system, negligence at any level must be punished and all involved held accountable. A clear message must be sent from top to bottom this offense is inexcusable.
Prime Minister Modi’s comments came at a time when thousands of women took to the streets across the country, demanding justice for the brutal rape and murder of a 31-year-old doctor in Calcutta.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday interacted with ‘Lakhpati Didis’ – women members of self-help groups who earn Rs 1 lakh a year – at Jalgaon in Maharashtra.
The Prime Minister attended an event to congratulate 11 Lakh new Lakhpati Didis, who achieved this figure during the third term of his government.
Prime Minister Modi on Women’s Safety and New Laws
Talking about the safety of women, Prime Minister Modi said that his government is constantly strengthening laws to more severely punish those who commit atrocities against women. “Today, many sisters and daughters from the country are here. I want to tell you this in particular. Earlier there were complaints that FIRs were not registered on time, there were no hearings, cases were delayed .We have removed many such obstacles in Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. “An entire chapter has been created on atrocities against women and children. If female victims do not want to go to the police station, they can register an e-FIR from home,” the Prime Minister added.
Women Leading From Front : PM Modi
While addressing the Lakhpati Didi Sammelan in Jalgaon, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, “You have heard that India will become the third largest economy in the world. Women will play a major role in this. However, this does not it was not the case some years ago, women guaranteed the prosperity of every house and every family. “The women had no property in their name and if they had to take a bank loan, they could not benefit.”
“In such a situation, they could not open their small business. We have taken decisions in the interest of women year after year. Before, millions of sisters in the country had no property in their name. If they were to get a loan from a bank, they couldn’t. In such a situation, even if they wanted to do some work, they could not do it. “That’s why your brother, your son, made a wish. I decided that no matter what happens, I will reduce all the difficulties faced by mothers, sisters and daughters in my country. That’s why the government Modi has taken one decision after another in the interest of women,” the Prime Minister added.
