Women in Democracy: From Development to Leadership

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla emphasized the expanding role of women in India's governance, noting a shift from 'Women's Development' to 'Women-led Development'. During an interaction with Sri Lanka's Women's Parliamentarians' Caucus, Birla also highlighted the cultural ties between India and Sri Lanka.

Om Birla, the Speaker of India's Lok Sabha, underscored the significant strides women have made within India's democratic landscape. He emphasized that women are no longer passive participants but are now integral to every facet of governance, from elections to leadership roles.

Speaking to Sri Lanka's Women's Parliamentarians' Caucus at Parliament House, Birla highlighted India's evolution from merely focusing on 'Women's Development' to embracing a 'Women-led Development' approach, underscoring the pivotal leadership roles women now assume.

Birla also remarked on the deep-rooted cultural and civilizational ties between India and Sri Lanka, shaped by shared Buddhist heritage, which continue to strengthen bilateral relations between the two neighboring nations.