DOGRA HERALD BUREAU
JAMMU, Mar 6
On the directions of National President Mahila Congress Alka Lamba, Jammu and Kashmir Mahila Congress led by Shameema Raina launched Nari Nyay programme at Jammu North Constituency.
The programme was organized by Rajni Bala, Ex Corporator and Vice President Mahila Congress.
On the occasion, JKPCC Working President Raman Bhalla, Sr. Vice President Mula Ram, Vice president Hari Singh Chib, Uday Bhanu Chib AICC Member and National General Secretary AIYC Bhanu Mahajan Sr. Vice President, Sushma Choudhary Vice President, Parveen Akhtar General Secretary besides others were present.
Addressing the gathering, Raman Bhalla said all women issues will be taken care of, if the Congress Government comes to power. He asked Mahila Congress to continue to project these demands/ issues before the concerned authorities and present Government/UT administration. He said the campaign will bring improvement in women’s economic condition, social standing, education, healthcare, political representation and to address crimes and violence against women.
Stating that the condition of women has deteriorated under the BJP rule, he maintained that women suffer increased subjugation and financial dependence. In addition, price hikes affect women substantially and they do not have access to nutritional food while expectant mothers face various hurdles in getting proper medical care.
Maintaining that women have greater barriers to education and healthcare, Bhalla claimed that incidents of attacks on women’s modesty have seen an uptick during the BJP Government’s rule. He asserted that the Nari Nyay campaign was launched to identify and resolve the issues faced by women. Further, he urged women to take part in the campaign and share their grievances without any hesitation. He alleged that 140 crore Indians were living in “Anyaay Kaal” imposed by the BJP and they would ensure that justice is done to the people of the country through the five pillars of “Nyay” proposed by the party.
Mulla Ram, in his address, said that in the past five years, under the Modi government, the growth rate of real rural wages has become negative for both agriculture (-0.6 per cent) and non-agriculture (-1.4 per cent), which means there is widespread rural distress, he added. Escalating his attack on the ruling dispensation, the Congress leader said the “Modi government may drumbeat about poverty numbers” but the “stark reality is different”.
Speaking on the occasion, Shameema Raina said that Rahul Gandhi is presently on Bharat Jodo Nyaye Yatra where he is meeting scores of people from all backgrounds. All India Mahila Congress activists are constantly reaching out to the women to hear their issues and views. In J&K also the process is continued. Various suggestions have been received from the women for their empowerment and welfare.
She said the major demands projected by the women included- economic and political empowerment of the women, equal pay for equal work, setting up of healthcare/ primary delivery centers for women, free education with major thrust on technical education, sanitation/ toilet facilities at public places, protection against violence and speedy justice and maintaining dignity of women and if needed laws be enacted for the same.
Uday Bhanu Chib, AICC Member and National General Secretary of AIYC, emphasized the importance of addressing women’s issues comprehensively. He highlighted the deteriorating condition of women under the BJP rule, citing increased subjugation, financial dependence, and hurdles in accessing essential services like healthcare and education.
Rajni Bala, an Ex Corporator and Vice President of Mahila Congress, facilitated discussions on various issues affecting women, including economic empowerment, healthcare access, education, and protection against violence. She sought to mobilize women’s participation in the campaign, encouraging them to voice their demands and actively engage with policymakers to drive positive change.
Hari Singh Chib and Uday Bhanu Chib appealed to Mahila Shakti to approach to women in their respective areas to strengthen the hands of Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge and highlight Rahul Gandhi ji Guarantee for the poor peoples of the country.
