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Vasundhara Raje Clears Stage for Women at Nari Shakti Vandan Event

Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje ensured a women-only stage at the 'Nari Shakti Vandan' programme in Banswara by requesting male leaders to step down. She emphasized the event was organized under the BJP's national leadership and launched from the land of Goddess Tripura Sundari. Raje praised the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, which provides 33% reservation for women in legislatures, as a mark of self-respect. She urged women to engage in politics as a full-time commitment to public service.

Key Points: Raje Ensures Women-Only Stage at Rajasthan BJP Event

  • Symbolic women's empowerment gesture
  • Male leaders vacated stage
  • Event held under BJP national directives
  • Highlights 33% women's reservation law
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Rajasthan: Vasundhara Raje ensures women-only stage at Nari Shakti Vandan​

Former Rajasthan CM Vasundhara Raje asked male leaders to vacate the stage for women at a Nari Shakti Vandan programme in Banswara.

"This programme is dedicated to Nari Shakti. I request my brothers to support us by giving space to women. - Vasundhara Raje"

Jaipur, April 9

In a symbolic gesture highlighting women's empowerment, former Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje ensured that only women occupied the stage during the 'Nari Shakti Vandan' programme in Banswara.​

Emphasising the spirit of the event, she appealed to male leaders present on the stage to vacate their seats and extend their support to women.

"This programme is dedicated to Nari Shakti. I request my brothers to support us by giving space to women," Raje said. ​

In response to her appeal, all male leaders seated on stage stepped down and joined the audience. Women participants who had been seated below were then invited onto the stage. ​

Raje later expressed her gratitude to the male leaders for their cooperation and gesture of respect.​

Addressing the gathering at the BJP office, Raje said the programme was being organised under the guidance of the party's national leadership and was launched from the sacred land of Goddess Tripura Sundari, revered as a symbol of supreme power.​

She underlined the cultural and spiritual significance of beginning this initiative on this land. ​

"This programme has been organised under the directives of our National President, Nitin Nabin, and is being launched from the sacred land of Goddess Tripura Sundari, the embodiment of supreme power," she said.

​Raje described the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam as a mark of self-respect for women and expressed her gratitude to PM Modi, under whose leadership the Parliament approved the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam in 2023. Through this legislation, women will receive a 33 per cent reservation in the Lok Sabha and the State Legislative Assemblies, she said.

​Highlighting recent legislative developments, Raje described the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam as a symbol of dignity for women across the country.

​She explained that the law provides for 33 per cent reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies, which would ensure greater participation of women in governance and decision-making.

​"With this step, women will have a decisive role in shaping the nation's future," she said.

​Encouraging active political participation, Raje urged women not to treat politics as a part-time activity but as a full-time commitment to public service.

​Ending her speech on a lighter note, she remarked that while 33 per cent of women would now help run the country, men might have to take greater responsibility at home.​

- IANS

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Rajesh Q
Good initiative, but let's be honest, this feels like political symbolism before elections. The real test is ensuring the 33% reservation is implemented smoothly and women get winnable tickets, not just token representation. Hope the action matches the talk.
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Sarah B
As someone who has worked in gender advocacy, this is a fantastic step. The visual of an all-women stage is impactful. Connecting it to the spiritual significance of Goddess Tripura Sundari is also a smart way to resonate with the cultural context. Well done.
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Aman W
The last line is the most important one! "Men might have to take greater responsibility at home." True empowerment means changing mindsets everywhere - in parliament, in offices, and in our own households. That's the real revolution we need.
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Kavya N
It's heartening to see such a clear, physical demonstration of making space. In our society, women are often asked to adjust. Here, the adjustment came from the other side. A small but significant moment. Hope this spirit continues beyond the event.
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Vikram M
Respect to the male leaders who stepped down gracefully. That shows true support. The Nari Shakti Vandan Act is a landmark, but implementation is key. We need to ensure women from all backgrounds get this opportunity, not just those from political families.

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