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Parineeti Chopra Calls Husband Raghav Chadha Her 'Hero' for Parliament Speech

Bollywood actress Parineeti Chopra praised her husband, AAP MP Raghav Chadha, as her "hero" for his speech in the Rajya Sabha on menstrual hygiene. Chadha addressed the stigma around periods, noting how lack of access to sanitary products causes girls to miss school. He emphasized that menstrual dignity is a fundamental right for over 35 crore women and girls in India. The couple was recently seen enjoying a family wedding and vacation in Thailand.

Key Points: Parineeti Chopra Praises Raghav Chadha's Menstrual Hygiene Speech

  • Raghav Chadha raises menstrual hygiene in Rajya Sabha
  • Highlights stigma and school absenteeism
  • Calls for dignity for 35 crore women
  • Parineeti Chopra shares praise on Instagram
  • Couple recently attended family wedding in Thailand
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Parineeti Chopra calls husband Raghav Chadha, her 'hero' for raising important issue in Parliament

Bollywood actress Parineeti Chopra lauds husband Raghav Chadha as her 'hero' for his Rajya Sabha speech on menstrual hygiene stigma and dignity.

"Menstrual hygiene should not be seen as charity... but as a fundamental issue linked to health, education, equality, and dignity. - Raghav Chadha"

Mumbai, March 15

Bollywood actress Parineeti Chopra, who was last seen in the streaming film 'Amar Singh Chamkila', has heaped praise on her husband Raghav Chadha for raising an important issue in the upper house of the Parliament.

On Sunday, the actress took to the Stories section of her Instagram, and re-shared a video in which her husband can be seen talking about menstrual hygiene in the Rajya Sabha.

During a speech in the Rajya Sabha, Raghav Chadha raised concerns about menstrual hygiene and the persistent stigma surrounding periods in India. He pointed out that a large number of girls still miss school during menstruation due to the lack of access to sanitary pads, clean water, proper sanitation facilities, and privacy. He stressed that menstruation is a natural biological process, yet social taboos and silence have turned it into a subject of shame and discomfort for many girls and women.

He further emphasized that menstrual hygiene should not be seen as charity or a favour, but as a fundamental issue linked to health, education, equality, and dignity for more than 35 crore women and girls in the country. According to Chadha, true social progress will only be achieved when every girl can manage menstruation with dignity and talk about it openly without fear, stigma, or embarrassment.

Parineeti called Raghav, her 'hero', for bringing attention to an important issue, and for working towards a solution.

Earlier, Parineeti Chopra and Raghav Chadha were seen in Thailand attending a family wedding. The couple decided to make the most of their time in the land of mango sticks.

Parineeti treated her Instagram family with fun glimpses from their recent family getaway using the caption, "In the land of mango sticky rice, without a single photo of mango sticky rice. JK some chill time in Chinatown, followed by a divine family wedding. Double win (sic)".

The primary picture in the post featured Parineeti and Raghav posing together against a vibrant backdrop. In another still, we see the couple facing the camera with Raghav's mother. Towards the end of the album, the 'Chamkila' actress decided to provide a sneak peek into the family wedding, for which they had traveled to Thailand.

- IANS

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Sarah B
It's heartwarming to see Parineeti supporting her husband's work like this. More power to couples who use their platform for social good. The stigma around periods needs to end, and it starts with conversations at every level.
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Rohit P
Good point raised, but let's see actual policy follow-up. Talk is easy in Parliament. We need concrete action on making pads affordable and available in every corner of India, especially rural areas.
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Ananya R
As a teacher, I see this firsthand. Girls miss school, fall behind, and some never come back. It's a huge educational and equality issue. Glad it's being highlighted at the national level. More men need to speak up and normalize these discussions.
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Michael C
Interesting to see a Bollywood-political power couple focusing on menstrual hygiene. In many parts of the world, this is still a taboo subject. Progress is when such topics are discussed openly in halls of power.
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Kavya N
Love this! But can we also talk about the toxic chemicals in some cheap pads? Health and dignity go hand in hand. Quality matters too. Still, a great start to the conversation! 💖

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