Menstruation not handicap, no need for paid leave: Smriti Irani

Credit: IndiaTimes- Published on December 13, 2023
Union minister Smriti Irani, in response to a question in Rajya Sabha, emphasized that menstruation is a natural part of a woman's life and not a handicap. She stated that women should not be denied equal opportunities based on someone else's viewpoint. When asked about measures for granting paid menstrual leave, Irani mentioned...

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Published on December 14, 2023 -  03:03
Menstruation Leave Policy: Smriti Irani opposes paid period leave for women| Oneindia News
On December 13, Union Minister Smriti Irani silenced RJD MP Manoj Jha in the Rajya Sabha over the topic of menstrual leave. Following their discussion, Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar humorously suggested that the RJD MP might need a cough syrup for his throat. #smritiirani #manojha #paidleavepolicy #menstruationdiscussion #periodleavedebate #workplacepolicies #menstruationrights #equalopportunity #debatehighlights #smritiVsmanoj ~PR.152~ED.102~GR.124~HT.96~

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