Independence Day India: PM Modi extends support to Muslim women, says he'll fight against triple talaq [Video]

Independence Day India: PM Modi extends support to Muslim women, says he'll fight against triple talaq [Video]

Published : Aug 15, 2018, 12:03 PM ISTUpdated : Sep 09, 2018, 10:23 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi from Red Fort on 72nd Independence Day spoke about how his government made an effort to table the triple talaq bill in the parliament, but was confronted with challenges. He assured that his fight will not stop

"The practice of triple talaq has caused great injustice to Muslim women. We are striving to end this practice but there are some people who are not wanting it to end," said Prime Minister Modi, while addressing the nation today during his Independence Day speech. He, however, promised the Muslim women that his fight will continue.