Telangana legislator K Kavitha strongly rebukes Union Women and Child Development Minister Smriti Irani‘s dismissal of mandatory paid menstrual leave, emphasizing the biological reality and genuine pain women endure. The Bharat Rashtra Samithi leader expresses disheartenment and calls for empathy in policy-making, highlighting the need for a level playing field for women.
Disapproval of Irani’s Remarks
K Kavitha, addressing the issue on social media, expresses disheartenment over Smriti Irani’s comments on menstrual leave, stressing the ignorance and lack of empathy for the challenges women face. The Telangana lawmaker advocates for bridging the gap between policy-making and reality with empathy and reason.
Irani’s Controversial Statements
Smriti Irani’s dismissal of mandatory paid menstrual leave has stirred controversy, with her stating that menstruation is a natural part of women’s life journey and not a handicap. This comes in response to questions raised by Rashtriya Janata Dal MP Manoj Jha and Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on the need for paid menstrual leave.
Calls for Empathy in Policy-Making
K Kavitha highlights the necessity of understanding and acknowledging the genuine pain women endure during menstruation. She calls for a non-negotiable level playing field for women and urges policymakers to approach such matters with empathy and reason.
Parliamentary Panel Involvement
The Personnel Ministry has deferred the decision on paid menstrual leave to the Union Health Ministry after a parliamentary panel recommended consultations with stakeholders to formulate a menstrual leave policy for government employees. The ongoing debate underscores the importance of recognizing and addressing the challenges faced by women in the workplace.
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