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PM hails women's fight against 'triple talaq'

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Aug 15 2017 | 10:28 AM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today hailed the women fighting the practice of 'triple talaq' and said the entire country is with them in their endeavour to get their rights.
"I pay my regards to the women who had to lead a pitiable life due to 'triple talaq' and have started a movement which has created an environment in the entire country against the practice," Modi said here in his Independence Day address.
The prime minister said the entire country is with them in their endeavour to get their rights.
The Centre has said that it is against the practice of triple talaq. The matter is being adjudicated by a constitution bench of the Supreme Court.

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First Published: Aug 15 2017 | 10:28 AM IST

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