HYDERABAD, Oct 20:
Union Minister of Women and Child Welfare Smriti Zubin Irani emphasised on the importance of treating failures and success with equal respect.
Addressing members of the FICCI Ladies Organisation (FLO), Hyderabad Chapter, during a discussion on the Future Role of Women in India held at a private venue in Banjara Hills, Irani remarked, “Your failures define your path forward, and your successes mark the culmination of your efforts.
Therefore, it is wise to treat success and failure alike,” as she shared insights into her personal journey filled with ups and downs.”
Discussing the Women’s Reservation bill, she lauded the foresight of the nation’s founding leaders in recognizing the need for constitutional provisions to ensure gender parity. She expressed regret that it took so long for this vision to materialize.
She noted that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was committed to the cause and successfully passed the bill during the inaugural session in the new parliament building.
Addressing the attendees, she reassured that the bill’s introduction did not diminish the rights of men.
Irani commended Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a visionary leader who has traversed every district of the country, with 50 years of political experience, including 22 years in a constitutional role and 30 years dedicated to building the party.
She highlighted Modi’s track record of keeping promises, such as building a consensus on the Ram Mandir without utilizing taxpayer money.
She drew attention to the significant progress made in financial inclusion, with over 50 crore Indians now holding bank accounts collectively housing two lakh fifty thousand crores.
Over the past nine years, the number of taxpayers with annual incomes exceeding one crore has increased by 48.4%, indicating public confidence in tax utilization for national infrastructure development.
Irani also critiqued the Gallup Hunger Index, which she considered flawed due to its reliance on a small sample size of 3000.
Regarding the role of women, Irani stressed that nobody has the right to treat women as inferior to men unless they allow it. She urged women not to embrace victimhood but to stand up for their equal status.
When questioned about her prospects of becoming Prime Minister, she deflected the question, asking for the next one. Similarly, when asked about the global impact of escalating wars, she deferred to the Prime Minister of India and the External Affairs Ministry for handling such matters. (PTI)
Irani expressed her belief in women’s leadership capabilities, citing the low NPAs (Non-Performing Assets) of self-help group leaders, which stand at just 2 per cent.
As an actress before entering politics, Irani shared that she most enjoys being herself.
When asked how she would like to be remembered and her notable achievements, she listed numerous accomplishments, including her commitment to work, such as returning to the office on the third day after giving birth.
In response to a question about the dual nature of technology, she emphasized the need to teach responsible technology usage to children and the significance of their perception of women.
The discussion was moderated by journalist and author Sriram Karri.
Earlier, in her welcome address, Ritu Shah, Chairperson of FLO Hyderabad, said “Empowering women should be our collective mission.” She expressed gratitude for the passage of the historic “Women’s Reservation Bill” and stressed the pivotal role women play in shaping India’s future.
Highlighting FLO Hyderabad Chapter’s initiatives, Ritu Shah spotlighted their support for the revival of Telia Rumal Weave, an endangered craft of Telangana. (UNI)
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