Droupadi Murmu's Presidency
RASHTRAPATNI
- The deliberate sexist remark made by a congress MP to our honourable
President Ms Droupadi Murmu symbolises impediments on the path of women who
attempt to overcome patriarchal norms of the society. Her rise through the
ranks is important not only for womanhood but also for all the marginalised
communities of India.
Ms Murmu's appointment brings extreme pride to
India at a time when the military dictatorship of Mayanmar undemocratically
ousted a true leader Ms Aung San Suu
Kyi, Women of Saudi Arabia grapple with regressive patriarchal laws, Girls of
Afghanistan struggle to get access to formal education,Women of the US fight
for their reproductive autonomy.
Education is the most potent tool to propel
onself forward in society.Droupadi Murmu - a highly educated leader
gives immense hope to the girls who are unable to access education due to
conventional stereotypes. We expect Ms Murmu to bring policies that give all
women absolute access to this tool.
A bill regarding reservation of seats for
women in governance is still pending in the parliament . Ms Murmu's appointment
gives us fresh hope that the bill will be passed soon.
At a time when India aspires to be ATMANIRBHAR , Ms Murmu must bring changes
that help enterprising women from rural particulary tribal areas to become
ANTMANIRBHAR while making India self reliant in a global village through
handicrafts, traditional artecrafts and other items in which these women carry
expertise.
Droupadi Murmu is a lady who rose above many
personal tragedies to make an Identity of her own.She is a big inspiration and
embodiment of hope for every daughter of this soil.
By Pratyksha Mishra