Our daughters

 Our Daughters: The Pillars of a Strong Nation

Our daughters—Manu Bhaker, Vinesh Phogat—have once again made us proud with their remarkable performances in the recent Olympic Games in Paris. These young women are the torchbearers of a legacy built by many of our nation's daughters. From PV Sindhu and Saina Nehwal in badminton to Sania Mirza in tennis, Mithali Raj in cricket, and Mary Kom in boxing, Indian women are breaking barriers and setting new standards.

Beyond sports, Indian women are making significant impacts in every sphere of life. We remember Indira Gandhi's leadership as Prime Minister and celebrate the literary genius of Sarojini Naidu and Mahadevi Verma. The bravery of Rani Lakshmibai paved the way for India's freedom. In business, Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, Savitri Jindal, and Arundhati Bhattacharya are redefining what's possible. In science, we admire the achievements of Dr. A. Lalitha, India’s first female electrical engineer, and Dr. Tessy Thomas, known as the "Missile Woman of India."

However, these triumphs are juxtaposed with reminders of the dangers that still threaten our women. The recent incident in Kolkata, where a resident doctor was raped and murdered, has left the nation in shock. The fact that the culprits are yet to be brought to justice deepens the wound.

Some may argue that these incidents are isolated, mere statistical blips in a nation of 1.4 billion people. But I firmly believe that irrespective of the political party in power, we must unite as one and fight these rascals with all the strength we can muster.

The LinkedIn platform is frequented by intellectuals, students, and business leaders—the very core of our society. It is upon us to take a stand, voice our outrage, and demand action. As our ancient saying goes, "Where women are honored, there the gods are pleased" (यत्र नार्यस्तु पूज्यन्ते, रमन्ते तत्र देवताः). The movie Pink, with its iconic dialogue "NO means NO," captured this truth with clarity that resonates with future generations.

Our religious scriptures consistently place women at the heart of our moral fabric. We always say "Sita-Ram," "Radha-Krishna," never the other way around. Women are revered as the embodiment of the divine.

The legendary singer Mohammed Rafi’s song from Sikandar-e-Azam beautifully encapsulates India’s culture and the exalted position of women within it.

It is my hope that we, as a nation, will unite in our resolve to fight these monsters. Let us honor our daughters, not just by celebrating their achievements, but by ensuring their safety and dignity in every aspect of life.

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