PM Modi’s “Sanitary Pads At Re 1” remark garners praise on Social Media

Prime Minister Narendra Modi while delivering his 7th Independence Day speech from the iconic Red Fort in Delhi mentioned about the efforts for women empowerment.

After PM Modi mentioned about the sanitary pads, many social media users praised him for a step forward in breaking taboos against menstruation.

“This government has been always concerned about the health of poor our daughters and sisters. Through 6,000 Janaushadhi centres, about 5 crore women have got sanitary pads at Re 1. Also, we have made panels so that the right marriageable age for women can be decided and these panels also work to resolve the issue of malnutrition among women,” PM Modi said this morning, adding that a “decision (on marriageable age) would be taken as soon as (these) panels submit a report”.

“We have worked for women empowerment. Navy and Air Force are taking women in combat roles. Women are now leaders… we’ve abolished Triple Talaq,” he added.

Social media was flooded with responses on the remark as many pointed out that it is rare for a prime minister to talk about menstruation during a national address.