NEW DELHI: On the occasion of International Women’s Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the achievements of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government over the last ten years. He stated that his government has always prioritized women’s safety and made strict changes in the law, including introducing capital punishment for serious crimes like rape.
Human rights organizations in India, led by the All India Democratic Women’s Association, are urging the supreme court to criminalize marital rape. Despite upcoming changes to the penal code, marital rape is not included as a crime. Critics argue that this perpetuates outdated views on marriage and undermines women’s rights. Prime Minister Modi’s emphasis on women’s empowerment is contradicted by this stance.
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