In his last Independence Day speech before the Lok Sabha elections of 2019, PM Modi made sure to address women’s concerns. Among other issues, the Prime Minister dedicated himself to talking about issues pertaining to women and made promises about actions to be taken.
Here is what the Prime Minister had to say to women from the Red Fort.
This will be done in a transparent manner, said the PM. He also added that women can expect to get the same opportunities as their male counterparts.
All rape cases have been fast tracked, said the PM. Within five days, the courts are to announce punishment for rapists.
Publicising Cases in Which The Rapist Has Been Given Death Penalty
PM Modi said that wide publicity should be given to the cases in which rapists are awarded the death sentence.
The bill criminalises the practice of instant triple talaq or talaq-e-biddat and seeks a prison term of up to three year for men who pronounce it upon their wives.
The government had once again pushed for the passage of the bill in the Monsoon Session, stated PM Modi.
The Prime Minister, in his address, said that he is proud of the fact that his cabinet has the most number of women any cabinet has ever had since Independence.
He also said that the country should be proud of the fact that at the moment there are three women judges in the Supreme Court of India.
PM Modi also said when India celebrates 75th year of Independence in 2022, "and if possible even before, an Indian son or daughter" will undertake a manned space mission on board 'Gaganyaan' "carrying the national flag".
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