New Delhi, 16 April (H.S.):

Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared on Thursday that the special session of Parliament, commencing today, will mark a historic stride toward women's empowerment. He emphasized that honoring mothers and sisters is tantamount to honoring the nation itself, underscoring the resolute spirit driving India forward in this vital direction.

In a poignant post on the social media platform X, the Prime Minister shared a profound Sanskrit subhashita to illuminate the pivotal role of women: “Vyucchanti hi rashmibhirvishvamabhasi rochanam. Ta tvamusharvasuyavo girbhih kanva ahushat.”

This timeless verse conveys that a woman, through the radiant light of her wisdom, dispels the darkness of ignorance and illuminates the entire world. Those who aspire to prosperity and noble virtues, it asserts, perpetually revere women.

Prime Minister Modi affirmed that this special parliamentary session heralds a robust and decisive step for the nation in advancing gender empowerment.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar