Financial independence key for women’s dignity, says KT Rama Rao

BRS working president KT Rama Rao urged young women to prioritise financial independence while addressing an International Women’s Day event in Serilingampally. He also called for greater representation of women in politics and highlighted welfare schemes launched during the previous BRS government.

Hyderabad: Extending greetings to women on the occasion of International Women’s Day, BRS working president KT Rama Rao called upon young girls to stand on their own feet and strive for financial independence.

Speaking at an International Women’s Day event held at Chandanagar in Serilingampally constituency, Rama Rao said economic independence was the true source of dignity and respect for women. Recalling that he himself has a 17-year-old daughter, he advised young women to focus on becoming financially independent before taking major life decisions. He said that women gain recognition and respect in society only when they are capable of supporting themselves through employment or entrepreneurship without depending on others. Financial independence, he noted, ensures real freedom and self-respect for women.

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Women’s representation must increase

Rama Rao stressed the need for greater participation of women in politics and legislatures. With women’s reservation expected to be implemented in the coming years, he urged educated and socially aware women to actively enter politics. He recalled that during the previous government led by K Chandrashekhar Rao, 50 percent reservation was implemented for women in local bodies. He assured that more innovative welfare programmes for women would be introduced in the future.

Rama Rao also highlighted welfare initiatives such as KCR Kits, Kalyana Lakshmi, She Teams and Bharosa Centres, stating that these schemes significantly supported women’s safety and empowerment. Expressing confidence, he said that with the blessings of women across the State, the BRS government under Chandrashekhar Rao would return to power and introduce more development and welfare programmes for women.

Women must overcome social challenges

Stating that male dominance continues to exist across many spheres of society, including politics, he said if a man has to put in 100 percent effort to succeed in a field, a woman often has to work 200 percent harder to achieve the same recognition. Women must overcome such challenges and move forward with determination.

Awards presented to women achievers

On the occasion of International Women’s Day, awards were presented to women achievers from various fields including social work, arts, journalism, sanitation services and public service.

The event, organised under the leadership of Bobba Navata Reddy at Chandanagar in Serilingampally constituency, saw the participation of former ministers and MLAs Sunitha Laxma Reddy, Sabitha Indra Reddy and Madhavaram Krishna Rao, among others.