Prime Minister Narendra Modiu addresses the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the 76th Independence Day, in New Delhi on Monday. A video grab
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”.
“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.
Join Whatsapp Channel of The Tribune for latest updates.
Most Read In 24 Hours
Don't Miss
View All
Top News
Over 63 per cent turnout in Phase 2 of Lok Sabha polls; Tripura records 79.46 per cent, Manipur 77.32
The Election Commission says polling remained largely peacef...
Arvind Kejriwal as CM even after arrest puts political interest over national interest: Delhi High Court
The court says the Delhi government is ‘interested in approp...
Amritpal Singh to contest Lok Sabha poll from Punjab’s Khadoor Sahib, confirms mother
The formal announcement is made by his mother Balwinder Kaur...
Supreme Court dismisses PILs seeking 100% cross-verification of EVM votes with VVPAT slips
Bench however, issues certain directions to Election Commiss...
Will stop functioning in India if made to break encryption of messages: WhatsApp to Delhi High Court
Facebook and Whatsapp have recently challenged the new rules...
