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BJP stress on women�s role in politics

By Staff Reporter

GUWAHATI, Sept 5 � Popular small screen actor and BJP�s Mahila Morcha national president Smriti Irani on Sunday called upon the women of the region to take active interest in politics stressing that participation of more women in politics will streamline the corrupt system.

Smriti Irani who is visiting the State in connection to strengthening the base of the Mahila Morcha in the State before the coming Assembly elections said that women in the region have excelled in almost every field, but they still shy away from politics.

Pointing out to the rampant corruption in every department of the State, she said that the need of the hour was more women in the decision making process so as to nip the bud of corruption.

Observing on the problems encountered by women in the region, Irani said that of late violence against women was increasing and women were subjected to different forms of abuse including trafficking.

Stating that trafficking of women was a serious issue and the BJP was strongly concerned about the rising cases of trafficking, Irani informed that the party would very soon set up women empowerment centres in every district and these centres will go a long way in addressing the problem of trafficking.

�These centres will take up the issues of women right from education to employment,� said Irani adding that the centres will also deal with health and security of women and ensure legal access to women in need.

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