MARGAO
Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao on Friday has called upon the government to bring a new law on widow discrimination in order to make every woman a part of customs and rituals.
Saying a new era has begun in Goa with a widow Usha Naik performing wedding rituals of her Daughter Dr Gautami with Dr Prathamesh, the Opposition leader has complimented the Naik-Dicholkar family for supporting the pioneering initiative. “Let this moment inspire Government of Goa to bring in law on widow discrimination,” he said.
Welcoming the initiative taken by the two families in Goa, the Leader of Opposition said, “Let every woman be part of our customs & rituals.” He also referred to his Private Member Resolution on “Unjust Practice of Widow Discrimination & Disrobing of Men & Women during Funerals”, which was widely discussed in the Fourth Session of the Eighth Goa Legislative assembly on 31st March 2023.
“I was assured by the Minister for Women & Child Development, Vishwajit Rane to bring in a law in the next Assembly Session. However nothing has moved till date. I hope the step taken by the young girl Dr Gautami will push the government two steps further to bring in a law in the coming session of the Assembly,” stated Yuri.
Saying the entire Naik-Dicholkar family deserves huge compliments from every citizen of the country, Yuri said this step has sent a message to all spreading happiness and being kind to all, adding, ‘let us all cherish this moment with positivity’.
He said the marriage ceremony of Dr Gautami & Dr Prathamesh has set an example to others and has also supported his earlier initiative to move the resolution. “I hope that the government will take lesson from the young couple who honoured their mothers and bring in a law to empower widows,” stated Yuri.
