No Compromise on the Issue of Dignity of Women: PM Narendra Modi

NEW DELHI:  Prime Minister Narendra Modi has criticized frequent remarks made by political pundits on the "root cause" of violence against women and asserted that there should be no compromise on the issue of dignity of women compromise.

"Look, us political pundits shouldn't tangle ourselves up in knots by searching for the root cause of this problem. More damage is done by statements from political pundits," he told CNN in an interview when asked about his views on persistent discrimination and violence against women in India.

"Dignity of women is our collective responsibility. There should be no compromise in this matter. There should be no erosion in the law and order situation. We have to revive the family culture in which a woman is respected and considered equal, her dignity encouraged, the PM said.

"The main thing here is girl child education. By doing so the possibility of empowerment will increase. On August 15, my government pushed ahead a movement called: educate the girl, save the girl," he added.

Asked how he relaxes and what he enjoys when he is not working, PM Modi said he is "not the not-working" type.

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