Mahila Congress hails Karnataka govt's decision of one-day menstrual leave for women
New Delhi (PTI): The women's wing of the Congress on Friday hailed the Karnataka government's decision of granting one paid leave per month to menstruating employees and said it resonates deeply with the party's continued efforts to promote women's health, dignity and economic independence.
The Karnataka cabinet on Thursday approved one day of menstrual leave for women working in various sectors, including garments and Information Technology, the government said.
"The cabinet today approved at least one day leave for working women in various sectors, right from garments to Information Technology," state Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister H K Patil told reporters after the meeting.
In a statement, All India Mahila Congress president Alka Lamba said the party's women's wing warmly welcomes and applauds the Karnataka government's progressive decision to grant one paid leave per month to menstruating employees.
"This landmark move reflects a sensitive and inclusive approach towards women's health and workplace equity. Menstrual health has long been an ignored aspect of gender-sensitive policy-making.
"By acknowledging the biological realities faced by women, the Karnataka government has set a powerful precedent for gender justice and workplace dignity," Lamba said.
This initiative goes beyond welfare and is a recognition of rights, compassion and equality, she said.
The All India Mahila Congress firmly believes that true empowerment begins when policy reflects empathy, Lamba said.
"We appeal to all other state governments and hon'ble chief ministers across the country to adopt similar measures, ensuring that every working woman, across public and private sectors, is treated with fairness and respect," she said.
"This decision resonates deeply with our continued efforts under the leadership of the Indian National Congress to promote women's health, dignity and economic independence. It is our hope that this step will open the doors for broader discussions on gender equity, health access and workplace inclusion across India," Lamba said.
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Former minister C M Ibrahim announces to launch new regional party for Karnataka
Kalaburagi: Two years after being expelled from the Janata Dal (Secular), former minister C.M. Ibrahim has announced that he will launch a new regional political party in Karnataka on January 24, reported Deccan Herald.
Speaking at a meeting organised by the Nava Karnataka Nirmana Andolana in Kalaburagi on Sunday, Ibrahim confirmed the birth of the new party.
The 77-year-old politician stated he would soon be meeting with other like-minded individuals to choose a symbol for the party.
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Ibrahim emphasised that the organisation would be guided by the principles of 12th-century social reformer Basavanna and the architect of the Indian Constitution, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar.
A veteran politician, Ibrahim served as Union Civil Aviation Minister during the tenure of H.D. Deve Gowda as Prime Minister and later headed the Karnataka unit of the Janata Dal (Secular). He was expelled from the JD(S) in 2023 on charges of anti-party activities.
His exit from the party followed sharp differences over the JD(S) decision to ally with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). As the then state president of the JD(S), Ibrahim had publicly criticised the alliance, claiming it was finalised without his knowledge. He had also reportedly convened meetings of his supporters and expressed support for the INDIA bloc.
