Woman Power

The first 'Woman Speaker' has been unanimously elected today!!!

It is indeed a wonderful moment in the history of the Indian Parliament and the country as a whole, a monumental moment infact. When the Supreme Courts are still mulling over reasons as to why the incidents of dowry-related deaths are on the increase, we have a woman, who is leading a house of 552 members, most of them being men and will be controlling the affairs of the biggest household in the country, the house of politics and governance. That is indeed a marvellous achievement.

I am not feminist, but I take great pride in the success of women and the assurance with which women are taking bold steps towards excelling in every posible avenue. When opportunities are presented women have taken it and have come out succesful and yet have never been given their due worth. Maybe Ms. Meira Kumar being elected the Speaker will change this situation. I dont know how, but maybe this will give the women of this country to get bolder and more forceful with expressing their opinions and thereby bring about positive changes in the place that we live in.

Many might say, "Why the President of our country is a woman? Why cant women draw inspiration from her?". Well we all know the reality, dont we. Even a man as a President is nothing more than the theoritical head of the state. Its like in the movies, when the key to the house and its treasure are handed over to the lady of the house, but to open the doors, permission ought to be given by the 'other sex'.

But thats not the way for a Spaeker of the Lok Sabha. They hold power, which one can understand if they go through the Constitution of this country. To quote, "It has been said of the office of the Speaker that while the members of Parliament represent the individual constituencies, the Speaker represents the full authority of the House itself. He/She symbolises the dignity and power of the House over which he/she is presiding. Therefore, it is expected that the holder of this office of high dignity has to be one who can represent the House in all its manifestations." This perhaps exemplies the honour, power and responsibility that this post holds. Party affiliations and personal choices cannot come in the way of a decision a Speaker intends to take and to me, to comprehend that a woman has this power, and therefore more responsibility, is certainly a moment of supreme joy and pride.... Jai Hind!!!