Agartala , Oct 14, 2024, TRIPURATIMES Desk

Agartala Oct 14: Tripura Pradesh Congress on Monday launched ‘Shakti Abhiyan’ through the Indira Fellowship programme for women here at its headquarters in the state capital.

Addressing the press regarding this, AICC Observer Mumtaz Begum noted that the Indira Fellowship program is an initiative of the Indian National Congress (INC), launched in the memory of former prime minister and senior Congress leader Indira Gandhi, with an aim to empower women in the political arena.

“Congress has been tirelessly working to encourage and empower women and also protect their rights and interests. Similarly, the party has been trying to empower women as an aspect of governance, particularly in the political sphere. Our party has implemented various policies and initiatives to make sure that women participate in politics and decision-making”, said AICC Observer Mumtaz Begum.

She urged women across the state of Tripura to join this movement, named ‘Shakti Abhiyan’, a women’s empowerment campaign.

A press release on behalf of the party mentioned, “Our Leader, Rahul Gandhi is deeply invested in the idea of ensuring larger participation of women in Politics and nation building and has urged women to join this revolution called SHAKTI ABHIYAN.

Indira Fellowship is a significant component of Shakti Abhiyan and it's designed to provide a platform for women who aspire to make a lasting impact in their communities”.

“As a Political tool, this movement is based on the fundamental ideas of 'haq, hissedari and pehchan”, it added.

The press release further read, “In the short span of one year, more than 300 Fellows have established 4300 Shakti Clubs with an astonishing 31000 Members in 28 States and 350 Blocks across the nation, serving as the nodal point for the setting up and running of the Shakti Abhiyan”.

“Our goal is to ensure that women receive 50% share in resources, opportunities, and in power structures. Through this poignant initiative we aim to create an equal space for building 'women's interest' in politics and decision-making, encouraging representation 'of women by women' at all levels of governance - local bodies, legislative assemblies, and parliament”, it read.

AICC Observer Mumtaz Begum further said, “Our desires and aspirations can never be rightfully represented in a divided and polarized society; therefore, the Shakti Abhiyan campaign urges women to organize themselves against hate and violence. The current socio-political climate in the country requires women to act as change makers and help reverse current public discourse vitiated with violent and hate -filled political appeals”.

“We at Shakti Abhiyan are determined to play an instrumental role in building a constructive society with women at the centre”, she added.

TPCC president Asish Kumar Saha, Tripur Pradesh Mahila Congress president Sarbani Ghosh Chakraborty and other leaders remained present at the launching program.