New Delhi, July 31: Welcoming the passage of the Triple Talaq Bill in the Rajya Sabha, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that an archaic and medieval practice had finally been confined to the dustbin of history.
The PM said that by abolishing triple talaq, Parliament had corrected a historical wrong done to Muslim women.
‘’An archaic and medieval practice has finally been confined to the dustbin of history! Parliament abolishes Triple Talaq and corrects a historical wrong done to Muslim women.
‘This is a victory of gender justice and will further equality in society. India rejoices today!,’’the PM said in a series of tweets.
‘’I thank all parties and MPs who have supported the passage of The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill, 2019 in both Houses of Parliament,’’the PM said.
The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill, 2019 on Tuesday got the nod of Parliament with the Rajya Sabha passing it by voice vote.
Parliament has corrected a historical wrong done to Muslim women: PM
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