Seminars held on International Women’s Day in Mussoorie

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Seminars were held on the occasion of International Womens Day at various places in and around Mussoorie and Kemty.A seminar on the topic “Validity of women reservation” organised by Parvatiya Bigul  Sanskritik Sanstha and  presided by Bharosi Rawat City Congress president was held at Hakmans Grand Hotel premises in  which top women dignitaries participated. The first speaker on the occasion was Ranjan Joseph a social worker in Mussoorie said that “Gods make their abode in the house where they women are worshipped”. Criticizing the reservation policy fro women in gram panchayats she was of the view that they have become mere puppets in the hands of their husbands therefore educating women should be the priority not reservation.

Abha Aggarwal said that women should raise their voice against exploitation and women should live with respect and self-pride.Shubhasini Barthwal Nagar Palika member speaking on the occasion said women are searching for new dimensions. a section of society is bent upon subduing women and confining them to small space .Subhasini also said that reservation for women was a necessity and especially in the political arena so hat they have the power of decision making.

Usha Chaudhry chairperson Lioness club Mussoorie said on the occasion that women were not less then men in any field. Her view on reservation differed from other speakers. She asserted the fact that their should not be reservation for women and merit should be the criteria.Shoorvir Bhandari eminent journalist said that Women are more honest than men and they have achieved greatness through their honesty and hard work.Renu Aggarwal was of the view that women are respected in India.Madhuri Nautiyal said that if women can run a house perfectly then why cant they run a country.Favouing the reservation for women in Parliament she said that getting the act made should be the priority of women in near future. The seminar was coordinated by Mannu Vnadana and Pradeep Bhandari.