Defeat of Nari Shakti Vandan Act: A Black Day for Women

Uttarakhand Assembly Speaker Ritu Khanduri Bhushan described the rejection of the Nari Shakti Vandan Amendment Act in Parliament as a 'black day' for women, emphasizing that the 131st Constitution Amendment Bill was key to implementing the Act. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had strongly advocated for it in the Lok Sabha.

In a dramatic turn of events, the rejection of the Nari Shakti Vandan Amendment Act in Parliament has been called a 'black day' for women by Uttarakhand Assembly Speaker Ritu Khanduri Bhushan.

The 131st Constitution Amendment Bill, crucial for the implementation of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam 2023, was not passed, a move Bhushan described as a 'missed opportunity.' In a poignant video message, she expressed the collective disappointment of women, highlighting that it was a potential historic moment.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had strongly presented the bill in the Lok Sabha, underscoring its importance. However, the defeat was a significant setback, evoking widespread sadness and concern among women across the nation.

(With inputs from agencies.)