Before the new rule was announced by PM Modi on Thursday, married women who were undergoing divorce proceedings and bearing husband's name in their passport were allowed change to maiden name only after getting the divorce decree, or by submitting an affidavit.
With 6.8 million followers, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has become the world's most followed leader on Facebook's photo-sharing app Instagram, a new study revealed on Wednesday. In short, our PM is against the patriarchal society; while addressing Indian Merchants Chambers' ladies wing through a video conference, the PM said.
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He said he'd lay down his life for us to pay for our sins, and on the third day he'd rise from the dead. (AP Photo/Dan Baliltyl). I invite you to visit one of the many local churches in Bathurst on Easter Sunday and hear for yourself all that Jesus offers.
Benefits of reiteration aside, ultimately the announcement is a fully functioning rule in our country that has been utilised by multiple women, so once again no concrete steps have been taken to further women empowerment in the country. "For this they have to apply for a reissue of passport and get the specified change in personal particulars". "We are attempting at every level to generate jobs for women or encouraging them to come up in their lives through self- employment".
"We have initiated this for a simple reason: Even today, the situation in our society is such that the house is registered in the name of father or son or husband". The pamphlet states, "The Passport application form does not require the applicant to provide the name of her/his spouse in case of separated or divorced persons".
The visit is important not just because it is the first by an Indian Prime Minister, but also because it brings one of India's most crucial partnerships out from purdah. Lijjat Papad (Shri Mahila Griha Udyog Lijjat Papad, also known as Lijjat, is a cooperative involved in the manufacturing of various fast moving consumer goods) and Amul are the best examples for this.
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