Jammu, Jan 10: The Stree Shakti Mega Conclave, held at Hari Niwas Palace in Jammu, brought together women leaders and politicians from across the nation, marking a significant stride towards empowering women and enhancing their role in the electoral landscape.
Distinguished political luminaries such as Dr. Farooq Abdullah, a senior figure of the National Conference and Parliament member, Safina Baig, Senior People’s Democratic Leader and DDC Chairman, and Kavinder Gupta, Senior leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party and former Deputy Chief Minister, graced the occasion. Joining them were eminent personalities like Dr. Kunawarani Ritu Singh, an esteemed educationist and Chairman of the Maharaja Hari Singh Foundation and Farzana Mumtaz, Editor in Chief of News Kashmir and a prominent media figure.
On the occasion Dr. Farooq Abdullah remarked, “As a soul who has witnessed the ebb and flow of Kashmir’s history, I stand before you today with a heart brimming with hope. This Stree Shakti Conclave is not just a gathering, it is a turning point. For the first time, the ramparts of Hari Niwas echo with the united voices of women leaders, their resolve is unwavering as the Himalayas themselves. This is a day we will etch in gold, a day that marks the dawn of a new era for Jammu and Kashmir, for India.”
Rekha Mody, Founder of Stree Shakti – the Parallel Force and architect of this monumental gathering, emphasized the significance of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, underscoring that the epoch-making Women’s Reservation Bill in Indian politics serves as a resolute countermeasure against divisive forces rooted in religion and caste. Ms. Mody expressed her conviction, stating, “Women are ready to embrace reservation and it is political parties who need to walk the talk. At the historic Hari Niwas Palace, Jammu, we celebrated the Women Reservation Bill and expressed gratitude that Jammu and Kashmir and Puducherry are the first regions of the country that will witness implementation of women reservation in electoral polity. We are stressing on women of Jammu and Kashmir to be ready to be part of history and all the political parties to not just wait for reservation, but be women centric in approach, actively shaping the new political landscape.”
