BENGALURU: Deputy CM D K Shivakumar on Thursday responded to the opposition to the state’s menstrual leave policy, emphasising equality and empowerment for women. He stated that the government is committed to promoting equality and doesn’t believe in differentiating between men and women.

“It is a government policy, we have to ensure equality. I don’t feel we should differentiate between men and women, we should take them along in society, they are part of society”, Shivakumar told reporters here. This comes amid opposition to the Karnataka government’s plan to grant one day of paid menstrual leave to women in the state.

Shivakumar praised women’s capabilities, highlighting the government’s efforts to empower them through various programs. He encouraged women’s associations and emphasise

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