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Respecting women is a necessary step towards strengthening the nation: Dhirendra Shastri

Varanasi, April 19 (UNI) Acharya Dhirendra Shastri of Bageshwar Dham on Sunday expressed his support to the Women's Reservation Bill, also known as the Nari Shakti Vandan Act.
He said here that India has revered women since ancient times, and respecting women is a necessary step towards strengthening the nation.
Shastri further said, "Since ancient times, India has always revered women as mothers. If the strength of women increases, the strength of the country will increase. The true power of the country is women." He said, "Do not condemn women; women are a mine of gems."
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