BJP ensured safety, rights of women in U.P.: Modi
The Hindu
Lauds Yogi govt. for cracking down on ‘mafia’
Under the BJP government in Uttar Pradesh, women had both security and rights, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday even as he targeted the Opposition over criticism of the Centre’s decision to increase legal marriage age for women to 21.
“The country is taking this decision for our daughters but everybody can see who is feeling pained by this,” said Mr. Modi in U.P.’s Prayagraj, without as usual naming anyone.
Referring to the change in legal age of marriage for women from 18 to 21, Mr. Modi said women had desired more time to pursue their education and to get equal opportunities.
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