Governor says she will continue to stand for the cause of the women

Governor Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan on Friday made it clear that nobody can stop her from working for the safety and welfare of the women.

“When women are facing numerous troubles, I cannot remain silent. I will stand like a strong pillar of support for the cause of women. I continue to ignore those who try to criticize or stop me from reaching out to the women and in standing for their cause,” she said.

Speaking at the Mahila Darbar organised at the iconic Darbar Hall of the Raj Bhavan, here, Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan stated that she was anguished about the increasing number of crimes being perpetrated against women and added that her heart bleeds for the women in distress and agony.

“As a woman, as the Governor, and as the Sister of Telangana, I empathize with the Telangana women,”

“My heart goes out for those who suffer silently. I want to hear those unheard voices. Let us give an opportunity to those voiceless sections to pour out their sufferings and turmoil,” she added.

Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan made it unequivocally clear that the Mahila Darbar was not a political event and there were no political intentions.

The Mahila Darbaris purely aimed to hear the unheard voices of the women and to stand by them in times of distress.

“I would like to remain a bridge between the women and the government. I suggest the government to respond to the grievances of the women on a priority basis and to redress their grievances,” she said.

Responding to a query, she said that she always wanted to be among the people and listen to their woes and issues and work to offer solace.

“When even my security people advised me against venturing into the COVID Wards and meeting people during the peak of the pandemic, I continued with my decision to visit the COVID ward to reassure the patients about their safety and to boost their morale,” the Governor said.

Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan reiterated that all the agencies of the government commonly have a bounden responsibility to work for the peoples’ good and there should not be any clash among different agencies.

The Governor also made it clear that it was not unconstitutional to hold the Mahila Darbar and added that as there was an overwhelming response from the women, she hinted at continuing the Mahila Darbars in future too.

Hundreds of women from across the State thronged the Raj Bhavan to bring their grievances and suggestions to the notice of the Governor to get their issues addressed.

The historic Darbar Hall of the Raj Bhavan witnessed the massive turnout of women from different walks of life, perhaps for the first time in the history of the Raj Bhavan, for the Mahila Darbar.

The Governor patiently listened to the suggestions and grievances of the women and personally interacted with the visitors.

Meanwhile, the Governor instructed the Raj Bhavan officials to sort out the grievances and suggestions in a systematic manner and take up the issues with the departments concerned with a prompt feedback to the women.

Secretary to Governor K. Surendra Mohan and other senior officials were present.