New Delhi: The President, Droupadi Murmu has said that the “time has come for us to awaken a public consciousness where respect for women is increased, and no woman feels unsafe at any time, in any place”. She said the real strength of our nation lies in the empowerment of women. She was speaking in a special video message at the CNN-News18 She Shakti2024 event.
“Our women have always demonstrated resilience, strength and courage, moving forward despite all obstacles. In our country, strict laws have been made regarding women safety. Yes, it is unfortunate that feelings of insecurity still exist. The constant struggle of women is against the social narrow mindedness and conservatism that consider them weak. Although many changes have occurred, some social prejudices remain deeply rooted, creating barriers to women’s equality. As a society, we all need to look within ourselves and ask some hard questions. Where have we gone wrong? What can we do to improve,” asked the President.
“The safety and dignity of women are crucial to the success of any nation. It has become essential for all of us to come together and pledge to protect the honour and dignity of the women in the country and ensure their progress,” said the President.
“In the centuries-old culture of India, our country has been given the status of motherhood. We regard our birthplace as mother and refer to our Earth as mother. The Indian soil has a tradition of holding women in the highest respect and reverence. In our diverse nation, our goddesses have also assumed many forms. On the one hand, they take on fierce forms like Kali and Durga to vanquish demons, while on the other, they bless us as Lakshmi and Saraswati, providing peace, prosperity and knowledge. Women are considered the embodiment of power in our country. Women are in fact the true embodiment of power,” she said.
