Former PM tells Modi to take efforts on Women's Bill
Bengaluru: Former prime minister H D Deve Gowda on Sunday pitched for implementing Womens Reservation Bill, pending for a resolution for decades, on the occasion of International Women's Day.
Recalling that he was instrumental in bringing in the Bill, the JD(S) leader appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to make sincere efforts to pass it.
As Prime Minister in 1996, I had tabled the Womens Reservation Bill in the Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabha. I appeal to Modi to take sincere efforts to pass the Bill, the former prime minister said in his tweet.
Greeting women on the occasion, Gowda said the country could develop only if women become stronger socially, politically and economically.
The JD(S) patriarch also said he had brought reservation for women in the local bodies and government jobs.
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New Delhi: Rapido driver refuses Muslim passenger, “Musalmaan allowed nahi hai meri gaadi mein”
New Delhi: A Rapido driver allegedly refused to pick up a Muslim passenger on Eid, saying, "Musalmaan allowed nahi hai meri gaadi mein" (Muslims are not allowed in my vehicle), triggering outrage on social media, madhyamam reported.
The incident involved a Kerala-origin journalist, Zain, who is based in Delhi. He had booked a ride with driver Subhash Rawat, who allegedly declined the trip after realising the passenger’s identity.
"Why are you saying I am not allowed? Because I am a Muslim?" Zain asked during the call.
"Yes, Muslims are not allowed in my vehicle. This is not your father’s vehicle," Rawat shot back, telling him to stop calling. Rawat holds a 4.5 app rating.
Zain shared the call recording online, which quickly went viral, drawing widespread criticism and demands for action against the driver and the company.
The company apologized publicly, terming the conduct "completely unacceptable." In a statement, the company said, "Your safety is our top priority, and we are committed to ensuring a respectful and secure experience for all our passengers."
Further action against the driver is awaited.
