Shillong, Nov 23: Smt. Agnimitra Paul, MLA and State General Secretary, and ex-President of BJP Mahila Morcha in West Bengal, visited Meghalaya and held detailed discussions on issues faced by women with BJP mahila karyakartas at the State Party Office.
Later she expressed anger at how political parties in Meghalaya have skirted around the issue of women empowerment and have used the matriarchal society of the state as a cover for their mal-intent. She highlighted issues that women of Meghalaya face including domestic violence, rising malnutrition among girl child, etc.
She also expressed grave concern over rising cases of teenage pregnancy and poor reproductive health of women in the state. She said the disempowerment of women in the state seemed deliberate and government inaction seemed planned.
Smti Agnimitra Paul stated that there was an urgent need for a BJP led government in the state in order to bring about women empowerment in Meghalaya and in order to ensure that at least basic facilities are made available to them especially in rural areas.
Agnimitra Paul also shared her first-hand experience with the TMC in West Bengal and requested the people of Meghalaya to be beware of the nefarious designs of this regional party.
