Independence Day 2022: Respect for Women Important Pillar for India's Growth, Says PM Narendra Modi
Addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the 76th Independence Day, he said it is important that in speech and conduct "we do nothing that lowers the dignity of women".
New Delhi, August 15: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said respect for women is an important pillar for India's growth and stressed the need to extend support to 'Nari Shakti'.
Addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the 76th Independence Day, he said it is important that in speech and conduct "we do nothing that lowers the dignity of women". Independence Day 2022: PM Narendra Modi Inspects Guard of Honour, Hoists National Flag at Red Fort (Watch Video).
"A distortion has crept in our conduct and we at times insult women. Can we take a pledge to get rid of this from our behaviour and values," he posed.
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