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Politics
Minister Shivakumar hails Sita’s character, calls on Indian women to lead
✍️ India Today
🗓 03 Sep 2026, 02:04 AM
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Minister Shivakumar praised the epic heroine Sita, saying her character surpasses Rama’s, and urged women across India to step into leadership roles.
Minister Shivakumar addressed a gathering today, highlighting the moral stature of Sita from the Ramayana. He asserted that Sita’s character exhibits greater strength and virtue than that of Rama, positioning her as a role model for modern Indian women.
The minister emphasized that the qualities embodied by Sita—courage, resilience, and ethical conviction—are essential for women aspiring to leadership in public and private spheres. He called on women to draw inspiration from this iconic figure and to actively pursue positions of influence.
Shivakumar’s remarks form part of a broader discourse on gender equality and women’s empowerment in India, reinforcing the government’s ongoing initiatives to increase female participation in decision‑making bodies.
The speech was received positively by attendees, many of whom echoed the call for greater representation of women in leadership roles across sectors.
The minister concluded by urging policymakers, civil society and the youth to create an environment where women can lead without hesitation, citing Sita’s example as a timeless guide.
The minister emphasized that the qualities embodied by Sita—courage, resilience, and ethical conviction—are essential for women aspiring to leadership in public and private spheres. He called on women to draw inspiration from this iconic figure and to actively pursue positions of influence.
Shivakumar’s remarks form part of a broader discourse on gender equality and women’s empowerment in India, reinforcing the government’s ongoing initiatives to increase female participation in decision‑making bodies.
The speech was received positively by attendees, many of whom echoed the call for greater representation of women in leadership roles across sectors.
The minister concluded by urging policymakers, civil society and the youth to create an environment where women can lead without hesitation, citing Sita’s example as a timeless guide.