Shakti Abhiyan: Empowering Women in Indian Politics

Rahul Gandhi emphasizes the need for equal representation of women in India, promoting the Shakti Abhiyan movement that supports women's political empowerment. The initiative challenges patriarchal norms and seeks to ensure equal opportunities in education and employment for women throughout the nation.

Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi has called for a vision of India where women have equal rights and opportunities in education and employment. Speaking in the Lok Sabha, Gandhi highlighted the 'Shakti Abhiyan', a movement under the Indira Fellowship, which aims to empower women politically.

Gandhi shared a video interaction with women involved in the movement, praising their efforts to make real empowerment for women a reality. He emphasized that representation alone is insufficient without true power being granted to women and marginalized communities in India.

The Shakti Abhiyan, active in 21 states, supports women from both rural and urban areas to pursue political roles, challenging entrenched patriarchal norms. The Congress party states that political empowerment of women is crucial for a just society, with demands including equal representation and recognition in governance.

(With inputs from agencies.)