Twitter Lashes Out At Smriti Irani For Opposing Paid Period Leaves: “Our WCD Minister Lacks Empathy, Understanding”
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It’s honestly very sad to see or hear insensitive or ignorant comments about women’s issues from a woman. We just saw a recent example of it when Women and Child Development Minister Smriti Irani spoke on paid menstrual leaves in India and said period is not a handicap that needs it. Well, her statement sparked angry reactions on Twitter, especially from women. Many users slammed the BJP minister for this ignorant statement and that too from a woman.
The Women and Child Development Minister Smriti Irani was addressing the menstrual hygiene questions by a RJD Minister. During this speech, she blatantly ignored seeing period as a problem that required paid leaves at workplaces. In one of her earlier statements, she also stated that there are no proposals with the government to make paid period leaves mandatory. Her reactions and statements have left many women shocked and furious on social media. They expressed their opinions on Twitter and bashed the minister for it. A Twitter user wrote, “She is a woman?”
Another user reminded her of the responsibilities she holds towards maintaining menstrual hygiene in schools and colleges. Some people also called the statement “Stupid” whereas others believe that her statements proved “Aurat hi aurat ki dushman hoti hai.”
ARE YOU IN REAL?
Aurat hi aurat ki dushman🙌(You proved)
Does she even know the impact of mensuration on women’s work effectively?
#SmritiIrani pic.twitter.com/64Jk2v8F1X— Aparna Rajawat (@RajawatAparna) December 13, 2023
People are so right when they say…..
“औरत ही औरत की सबसे बड़ी दुश्मन है” ! 😓#SmritiIrani pic.twitter.com/ebYamDq7BX
— Farheen Ansari (@Farheenansari26) December 14, 2023
One Twitter shed light on how Smriti Irani ignored the fact that the experience of menstruation cycles differs for every woman. The user wrote empathy is not the strongest point of the Women and Child Development Minister.
Menstruation not handicap, no need for ‘paid leave’ policy: Minister #SmritiIrani
Every woman’s menstrual cycle is different. So many complications for so many. No surprise she’d ignore that. Empathy is not Minister of Women and Child Development’s strong point.
— Sangita (@Sanginamby) December 14, 2023
Unfortunately, @smritiirani is our Women & Child development minister.
Discussing menstruation aims to recognize unique challenges without labeling it as a handicap. It acknowledges potential discomfort impacting well-being and productivity. pic.twitter.com/aURvydCzj9
— Anushesh Sharma (@anushesh_sharma) December 14, 2023
Also Read: Hautetalk: Smriti Irani Opposes Paid Period Leave As “Menstruation Isn’t Handicap”, But Cramps Are Crippling!
Another user pointed out that the laws allow maternity and paternity leaves in the country which are also a natural process in a couple’s life, and not a handicap. They questioned why Smriti Irani failed to understand a woman’s pain during periods before making such comparisons.
I feel sorry for this lady @smritiirani, who I still is menstruating as said in the Parliament by her but doesn’t understand the pain few women go through during menses.
We do have maternity & paternity leave which is also not handicap & a natural process in a couples life.— Dr. Anjali Hemant Nimbalkar (@DrAnjaliTai) December 14, 2023
Many other Twitter users slammed the BJP minister’s comment and women felt disappointed with her POV on menstruation and paid leaves. Check out the reactions.
Wow 👎 this is not the least expected from u,,, expecting more. #SmritiIrani pic.twitter.com/DjOlHDV2XX
— Gazal siddique (@silentgirl_Gzl) December 14, 2023
This is @smritiirani the minister of women & child development, she is ludicrous as her #SillySouls when it comes to safe guard women, their struggle & pain!
She is pain in the ass’#स्मृति_ईरानी_शर्म_करो 👇 https://t.co/OXZuoiAiio pic.twitter.com/uFzmQQRUjp— Sunitajadhav (@sunmor2901) December 14, 2023
Well, some of them comments are actually to the point!
First Published: December 14, 2023 2:36 PM
