Shouldn't See Violence Against Women Through Prism Of Religion: Minister
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"I am witnessing today that some women speak up (against gender-based violence) while others do not because people make political remarks (on their sufferings) based on the religion of these didis (elder sisters)," Giriraj Singh said.
Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Friday said any violence against women should not be seen through the prism of religion and such incidents should be condemned outrightly by all without any prejudice.
In his address at an event organised to roll out a month-long campaign against gender-based discrimination and violence, Mr Singh noted that women often do not raise their voices against violence and are silent even after being a victim as they fear what people will think about them.
"People today discuss (various issues) in the world of television. But, it is unfortunate for India's polity that daughters' pain is assessed on the basis of their religion," he said.
"I am witnessing today that some women speak up (against gender-based violence) while others do not because people make political remarks (on their sufferings) based on the religion of these didis (elder sisters)," the minister for rural development and Panchayati Raj said.
