Smriti Irani on period leave

“The intent was to get featured on one of those Brut videos,” said Union Minister Smriti Irani on Manoj Jha raising period leave in parliament.
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[@priya_lalwani]

I agreed with the fact that menstrual leaves will create more discrimination at workplace. But for those who experience sever pain, providing for work from home can be a slight relief.

[@tanvi3]

Also certain work may require to be done offline only.... Like those in manufacturing units or industries

[@notyourophelia]

How will somebody know it's a severe pain. Anybody can say I have severe pain.

[@tanvi3]

@@notyourophelia correct, it's very subjective

[@LOL-cm4no]

periods are debilitating only when theres a secondary disorder involved, which like all chronic disorders should avail extra paid time off.

[@priya_lalwani]

That"s true but it would be nice to have a regulation@@dhirenvairagade6547

[@shuashortcake]

rather than fighting for menstrual leaves, be against pink tax and products! free menstrual products for all women(especially in rural areas) instead of those free bus ride etc

[@anupamraj9850]

I’m a doctor in rural India you can get a pad for Rs.1 (thanks to PM Jan aushadhi kendriya)

[@drishe08]

@@anupamraj9850 thats great but in urban areas pads are costly it can go up to 300 rupees so I have to buy 5-6 pads which is less cheap but it gets over soon

[@Kushagra.j]

​@@drishe08don't buy? Why is it my problem? Why should men subsidise your expenses? I feel for your pain but do women subsidize stuff for us?

[@souppe12ea94]

​@@Kushagra.j your mother should have had her periods instead of having you. explain how does lowering a price of a certain hygiene product especially affects men ? how are men even relevant in this conversation . how would you feel when a life saving medicine you need is so expensive and you cant afford it. uk who owes you the medicine in this case ? its the government

[@sadee1287]

@@Kushagra.j Ask your mother how much she subsidized for your life with the nine months of gestation and risking her life to give birth to you. Include the milk she provided for you, changing your diapers, the food you ate, the clothes on your back, the education (such as it was) you received. That's the subsidization you enjoyed. The LEAST you could do to thank her and all other women who sacrifice for your life and the lives of all future generations would be to contribute to paying for their biological requirements. It's a pittance compared to what YOU and all men have received from women. आप थोड़ी विनम्रता सीखने की जरूरत है.

[@RakshitaJangid]

instead of paid leaves we should focus more on making periods more comfortable for women at workplace or provide a work from home option if possible so that they can work at their best efficiency

[@stutijha2769]

They can not make 'period leave' but can increase the price of sanitary napkins in regular basis😅😅

[@narut5432]

true

[@vavjewelleryexpert3855]

A girl died because of period pain

[@Priyal7446]

There are 10000 pradhanmantri Jan ausadhi Kendra where sanitary pad cost 1 or 2 rupees... Buy that one... Who told you to buy expensive pads out from stores....... Don't blame govt for everything.....

[@vavjewelleryexpert3855]

@@Priyal7446 firstly i havent seen one and second the pads which are available comes in only one size which is not suitable for heavy bleeding

[@Priyal7446]

@@vavjewelleryexpert3855 let me tell you one thing..... There is a pradhanmantri Jan ausadhi Kendra near my house... Where 3 size of pads are available.... One is small (10 rupees) medium(12 rupees) large (15 rupees) having 4 pads in one packet and it's too good.... You should try

[@arogyanikethanamayurveda105]

Dysmenorrhea is a clinical condition with extreme pain during menstruation. Clinically diagnosed cases may be given 1-2 days leave as a part of medical leaves. Women during normal period cramps may be given less manual work and less standing and walking- duties.

[@gia42472]

also there are heavy cramps that many women face which doesnt have medical diagnosis and most of the time, docotrs will just say that its normal and not give you anything. this especially happens to girls below 21, as their harmones arent balanced, they might face problems like missing periods, having heavvy blood loss, having periods few times a month, heavy cramps and theres no diagnosis because their harmones are still balancing, there are women in their 20s and even mid 30s who face such problems because their harmones arent balanced. women in 40s and even in late thirties experience harmonal disbalance because of menopause

[@mansiobelle75]

Take an interview of Prof. Manoj Kumar Jha n demand he clarify what he meant by those questions

[@goldylife304]

Right. Let’s listen to both sides

[@rajk2677]

I appreciate her for her command over English. She was very clear in her enunciation of her perception very lucidly.

[@sliceofpie1741]

now these words are just too much. Even the native British don't talk the way you did, in the above sentence. It's good but don't overdo it.

[@AS-nc6gb]

i see what you did there

[@sonysharma9969]

😂😂

[@goldylife304]

Hello the chat is not about English, it’s about mensuration

[@therealgrimreaper68]

Companies are already hesitant to hire women due to pregnancy and if they have to give period leaves they will definitely not hire

[@goldylife304]

That is whole fight… why would they be hesitant. They never wanted to give employment to women initially but eventually it happened… when there’s a law made… they cannot deny

[@deepthinker1710]

Did they stopped hiring pregnant women.no right. Does women must not get pregnant once she joined the job .no right! If they aren't discriminating pregnant women why the hell they discriminate menstruating women. Your stupid fears are more negative and infuriating. Just because of 1 day leave per month does women gets discriminated. Even man takes leave per month 1 day. In my office more than me my team lead colleagues all males took 3 to 4 days sick leave.did they got discriminated no. Why we.

[@therealgrimreaper68]

@@goldylife304 there were no laws mandating companies to hire women (unless they were women specific) in the the first place. It was societal acceptance

[@justicelovermeenaji]

your logic is flawed sir. broaden your mindset which is entangled in the slavery mode.

[@therealgrimreaper68]

@@justicelovermeenaji then what's the correct one. Companies have to pay 12-36 days extra for women and they will definitely hire more women and lose out on 12-36 days of work? that too paid

[@tanvi3]

This video has to reach masses....she has said the facts 🙌 Hats off to her for speaking about it so boldly.

[@x2931]

true!

[@goldylife304]

These BJP people are so good at fooling people

[@Blessedchild27]

Bulshit hatsoff she's just telling women to bear your pain its not our problem

[@Roochii....]

No harassment at all.Only you want to prove ur point right,mam.A real man would not harass or humiliate a women if she asks for a leave for something which is responsible for his existence and that of many other species on earth.

[@beawaretuber7454]

That's why u have sick leave 🤡🤡🤡

[@user-vw4dk4cc2d]

Okey so how many real man are there in our society ?

[@Roochii....]

@@user-vw4dk4cc2d there was a time wen even Sati,an open murder was appreciated,by MOST but only few REAL PEOPLE were vocal about it and hence it was abolished eventually.....alwz wat is followed by the crowd is NOT wat is right.

[@goldylife304]

@@user-vw4dk4cc2dthat’s a big question… real men hote nahi hai, banae jaate hain. Society mein change lakar. Nahi to admi kabhi bhi aurat ko ghar se bahar nikal kar kaam kerne nahi deta. Efforts kiye gaye iske liye. Nothing comes in one day

[@goldylife304]

@@Roochii....correct. We need to raise our voice for our rights

[@sargam7052]

She came to my town some years ago (before elections obviously) I was so excited for that because I have seen her talk about women empowerment and the women of my town REALLY NEEDED some empowerment and I was hoping that she would talk about women issues and encourage the crowd of women that came towards something motivating!! I WAS SO DISAPPOINTED!! She only kept talking about MODI BHAI!! in every single sentence!!!! And I realised how one brainwashes the crowd!!! She could have done something amazing with her words as most of the crowd was WOMEN who came from small villages, women who have less self worth, women who sacrifice their life for men in their life, women who do not see beyond marriage, women who force their daughters to get married as soon as they are 18!!! It was such a waste for us!! They succeeded in their agenda as Bjp won but she failed me!! I had so much respect and admiration for her!! I don't trust any of these politicians anymore! They only care about their bank!!

[@astatineps1177]

how exactly did she fail you ? by not motivating you the way you want? that isnt her job. Did she get the work done she was appointed for ?

[@PY-vh6in]

She’s a clever fox!

[@goldylife304]

I am sure there must be few other women like you who were disappointed. This female only does dailouge delivery like any other bjp politicians. They get their script from party Hi-command

[@unknowngba]

There was an attempt to select a few phrases from her conversation and make an issue out of that. But when you hear the whole perspective she really makes sense and nothing controversial about it.

[@goldylife304]

Wait…..Handicap… the choice of word is still not explained

[@Tar1905]

@@goldylife304she did explain in the whole interview

[@sdc7173]

I agree with Smriti ji on all points, except for one... LGBTQIA+ community is not only composed of "Gay men".. It's much much more than that... And therefore, I guess the question must have been given a bit more thought .. But surely, women have been dealing with it and have been working with it, no matter how much painful periods are.

[@shanvimishra7172]

People with uterus who are menstruating are women doesn't matter if they are a part of lgbt Or not they will come under women But by specifying lgbt means he was talking about gay men because women are getting menstrual product who else is left in the lgbt community who is not getting it? Gay men?

[@daviddegea3373]

Only women have periods that's the only fact. This western delusion that men and women can interchange their genders is not for India. Only women can have periods and only women can be mothers. That is what the alphabet gang with conflict with science wants to believe in delusions.

[@lakshmikrithika2521]

Gay or lesbian is sexual orientation. Biologically you’re either a man or woman. Who you perform consensual sex is not the question. Gay men are men and lesbians are still women. And menstrual hygiene applies only to women. A female with reproductive organs and a monthly blood flow. Doesn’t matter you sleep with men women goats or transgenders. Are you a human species that has a uterus and has monthly bleeding? Then it will be applicable for you. LGBTQIA+ and other pronouns don’t count because this is for biological women. You either fall in womens category or you don’t. Doesn’t matter what alphabet you are😂

[@AnuragSinha7]

Yeah it also includes 2 spirited animals.

[@abantimukherjee9745]

anyone with a uterus would have period. that person has to be biologically a woman. so whatever she is saying is valid.

[@godwillsaveus6793]

LGBTQIA+ also includes trans men .Jha was definitely saying that for trans men. Medical leaves needs certificates approved by the doctors. The solution is Don't give leaves in every month .Give atleast 8 leaves in a year as a balance and women would decide when to take it or not.

[@MilkMocha56]

Some women get extream pain each month. I have two cousins. Their cramps are so terrible that they have to seek immediate help through injection..pills won't work and if very strong pills (have side effects) may work for them,it takes a hour to kick in system. An hour of your pelvic area feeling like you are being stabbed every second and someone is squizzing your organs. They also get very upset stomach.sometimes so bad that they have to take around 30 trips to bathroom each day. I don't get as extream as them but still i need painkiller. Can't lay down or stay still in chair. Hips and back hurt so back as if your twisted some vein/nerve in your body.

[@charmi839]

Yep.. imagine being of such high stature in a country's parliament and not being aware of a very common social terminology

[@Kushagra.j]

@@charmi839 no one cares for this woke ideologies. Men are men women are women.

[@parvadhami980]

Even ministers know about "Brut"

[@blueberrycheescake8738]

Periods differ from person to person, as well as cycle to cycle. I do agree in the current state of affairs, menstrual leave would definitely lead to more discrimination and resentment. But this is because of the regressive mindset of most men and women who still treat menstruation as a hush hush topic. There is no awareness on the physiology of women, though the menstrual cycle is taught in schools, it is strictly a academic exercise. In many families the men are not aware of the cycles of their mothers, sisters etc. I think not addressing this issue and just accepting that we dont need laws that accomodate womens physiology is not the stand our lawmakers should take.

[@rockers6963]

English bolne se sachai nahi badal jaati h , jab severe pain hota h to maximum girls school, college jaana chid dete h uska kya ???

[@nishthaneelabh7049]

First of all loved the way she talked and she did change my opinion on the mattar itself. I was thinking that it would be good to have 1-2 day leaves but that opens up a whole new way to discriminate against women which should be changed we can't change the way society works but maybe we should start it so that women can get equal treatment the menstrual cycle is something unique that a woman experiences and I don't think women should be discriminated against if they take a day off because of pain As a girl I experience pain on the 1st day of my cycle and it is bad I can't go out and be productive on that day but i can still manage by taking crocin or dolo so overall not a very dire situation but still i think there need to be more conversation specifically about women reproductive health in our country and seeing smriti irani do it is making me feel represented so props to her

[@rucha3385]

Discrimination is social problem Periods are biological problem Instead of removing Social stigma we are expecting people in pain to qork. Also for Smriti and others periods may be fun but for girls like me they are not. But why should i ask for leaves when Gov rejects the idea of acknowledging me as a female ?? When Gov is o patriarchal that they think general leave structure is ok for non males? Why should i give birth to children and take care of this organ if our patriarchal society refuses to acknowledge the pain i fce half of my life? Is this why you become Minister? Instead of removing social stigma you ask women to stay endire the pain. By that logic even pregnancy leaves is a bad idea

[@CHY873]

Well said

[@rubydoobydoo]

But LGBTQIA+ also include Trans people, I didn’t quite understand why Smriti was only focussing on Gay men. And as a woman who has severe pain during her periods, a lot of times I find myself rolling on the floor & crying outta pain with the feeling of puking, pooping, peeing, fainting all at the same time, having period leaves would be really helpful. There have been times when my male colleagues had to escort me to hospital as I was having excruciating pain even after having pain killers. I am not sure how exactly period leaves would create more discrimination against women. I only wish that more & more people accept & normalise periods.

[@ranjana240]

She discussed this, sever pain would be categorised under medical leave and medical leaves are provided for. Also, discrimination is a thing. Even without men knowing we are in cycle, they judge our behaviour and say we may be PMSing. Imagine the case if they know the actual dates. Imagine the judgement that will come by when you miss periods (which is so common these days due to most women experiencing PCOS). Also, she’s right on the fact that married women/ mothers don’t experience excruciating pain. It’s the young girls. In which case it’s generally hormonal imbalance, sometimes genetics. As someone from the Talent community, I know enough corporate managers who hesitate hiring young women assuming they’ll go on maternity break and their teams will not get enough support… there’s so much of discomfort and judgement around hiring women returning from Maternity breaks, there’s judgement and prejudice on promoting women with children as the companies or men above feel that the woman will not give “enough” time to work since she has kids… it’s all too biased and discriminatory even now with all laws. This leave policy does no good. If they really want to help any women, or even trans community, it has to be in terms of providing sufficient support in terms of hygiene and security, expulsion of pink tax.

[@msdolly6101981]

​@@ranjana240: well said.

[@ilishasrivastava6166]

totally agree with you, plus there is a provision for menstrual leaves in almost all developed countries. It might initially create discrimination but we all know that it has worked out well in other countries asw. Also, we demand for equity in a democracy, not equality. Menstrual leaves are a need for some women. If we focused on equality, there might not have been the system of reservations as well.

[@pd5423]

See we who are married are actually discriminated while trying to get a new job specially when we are married but still don’t have a kid… interviewers sometimes do ask how many years it’s been that u have been married just to get an idea if we might be at a stage of family planning… I’ve been rejected in on call interviews just after listening that I’m married because people does have a mentality that she’ll take more leaves, she’ll be reporting late, her attention would be divided b/w work and family… these experiences have come from interviews taken by MNCs…. Also severe PMS symptoms like abdominal pain are considered in medical leaves in most of the companies… in current scenario you just don’t have to share that it’s because of menstruation… You can’t even imagine how sometimes people get so comfortable to poke the nose in other people’s life… I remember once I was feeling nauseous at office and hence took a half day and later my colleagues were discussing that I could be pregnant…. Can’t even imagine taking “Period leave” that’ll be first approved by my TL then manager then the HR… thinking about it only makes me feel uncomfortable…. As people will then start to discriminate thinking that female employees will now take not just maternity leaves once or twice in their career but period leaves every month….

[@ranjana240]

@@pd5423 true. I too got rejected in couple of places for the same reasons

[@Mnali871]

How articulate she is iam stunned education has nothing to do with your abilities to excel in life

[@Happysoul_3]

I dont know man ...being a women I really feel that nature hasn't created us an equal to men from the very beginning. Its better to accept that.. if men got periods this leave policy would already got implemented as majority of men are working in all kinds of sectors. Whenever some problem arises to the minority it was always been a debate. I wish god had created women equally or he wants to show everyone whether periods, pregnancy, pcod etc these strong women can handle every fucking problem. Nowadays the lgbtqi has become a minority so issues are being raised. We should never compare the scenario from the old times when some women who worked never raised this paid leave question bcos talking about periods openly itself was a taboo at that time. Its really stupid to compare things with 19th-20th century times. Slowly issues like sati pratha, girl child education, post partum depression, dowry were raised so in my understanding this is a valid issue In my opinion majority of the workforce has female HR so its not an issue if that women will get to know about the pwriods. Also one company doesnt have always a single HR person. A female Hr who is junior or senior in that organisation,a women should approach her for leave related things rather than a male HR. I am not being biased here I am just trying to find solutions. I just hope our whole country supports this cause and do not create a big deal out of this issue. Moreover, if a women who doesn't experience pain, IS HER CHOICE if she wants a leave or not. Don't create a barrier for other women to have leave who experience severe pain.

[@kartikrajsingh1895]

Obviously I'm not a woman, but as a male, real men should support menstrual leave. It's about basic decency and acknowledging the realities of women's lives. Period.

[@warrior8017]

Then real women should also oppose women's reservation.

[@dakshitagaur6212]

Bro, it's a natural process, some people might be exaggerating it. Kalko 2 log agar job k liye jayenge to ese to employers Men ko he prefer krenge na...kyuki ladkiyan leave lengi 4-5 din month me..wo apna kyu nuksaan karaye....And general perspective..if someone takes care of their body and Mind...period is not an issue. 4-5 din khana khate Hain na...sb kaam karte Hain na...office ka bhi kr lenge. We want equal opportunities not Royal treatment. Work from home can be an option for 1-2 day. But mandate Menstrual leave is only to create a headline.

[@guuuujjj]

​@@dakshitagaur6212its not about Royal treatment but its about all the pain, cramps we go through during that time Although not all women are same so leave should be provided as per doctor's advice

[@msdolly6101981]

As a woman, there is noneed of this leave. If you have so much concern , help your women folks at home with household chores

[@kartikrajsingh1895]

@@msdolly6101981 Thanks. But in our home we all do chores :) We don’t follow that system you’re trying to mention

[@sargam7052]

My sister just brought a pad of rupees 78 and it only has 5 freaking pads!!! I personally have heavy periods and severe cramps where I can't even walk properly, but I am ready to take leave on my expense because I don't expect the society to understand or sympathise with my pain or problems! But the rising prices of period products are just pathetic!!! Women are already considered a burden in society! Those 5 pads will only be used for two days in heavy periods, so we have to buy atleat 4 packets of those pads every month!!! Now you can calculate how expensive being a woman is, and it a BASIC NECESSITY!!! You say beti bachao beti padhao!! Raising a girl child itself is becoming so expensive because of such high prices! How is a girl who is considered a burden for her family and is not yet capable of earning for herself will be able to buy these products?? You have no idea about the humiliation and taunts that we recieve!!! This is not even half of the problem that pink tax causes us!! Okay increasing prices on things that are a luxury is understandable but it's BASIC NECESSITY!!! I OFTEN THINK THEY DON'T EVEN CARE ABOUT WOMEN! THEY JUST WANT TO BE ACTIVE IN THE NEWS AND SOCIAL MEDIA WITH THESE STATEMENTS!!

[@user-jd7jx7tc1e]

Let me put my 2 cents what is wrong with these kind of answers-- 1. She is in a constitutional position thereby question have to be answered in your known intellect capacity without getting offended. 2. If a woman says she took paid period leave, that ,means society is mature enough to understand from where she is coming from and girls dont need to succumb in embarrassment for saying she wants PERIOD LEAVE which is so natural to women, thereby going with old age shhhh..shhhh.. thing 3. Mr jha didnt said gay men.. its written LGBTQIA+ communities which includes lesbian, bisexuals, queer which includes women (one identifies with). So, what are the provisions for these people -- is it different or under the same policy crafted for women ? Question is this, simple..!

[@soosoo599]

Well, her response in the parliament wasn't derogatory...it answered Mr Jha's question, Also it was quite dumb for you to justify Mr Jha in your last statement...LGBTQIA+ community has women who identify themselves as men or whatsoever...so just because one identifies themselves as something else won't change his/her basic bodily function...So why exactly sir do we need special provisions? just to linger around such silly questions till eternity passes by?!

[@user-jd7jx7tc1e]

Exactly my point.. rather than telling what are provisions for women in LGBTQIA+ COMMUNITIES, whether it is under same ambit of provisions or not, it is not something that complex to answer for I have never said she used derogatory language nor I justified anybody as per say. You are clearly in ur different space to interpret things from altogether different lens. Just ponder over my POV what I have said, u will definitely get the point.

[@FatherFigure123]

It was a non-sensical, non-utilitarian, nothing-burger question that leads to no progress other than earning some participatory brownie points in international leftist yaas queen circles, and so it was dealt with the dismissal it deserved. She clarified that (a) the desired legislature was counterproductive to women's progress in the workforce, and (b) was discussing issues already accounted for by current law - do you want her to add "aww lele bacha mera, mera babu" to her answer to make it more palatable? You saying that her direct response was her getting "offended" sounds an awful lot like sexist views on "unwomanly conduct" that expect women to be docile, non-confrontational and submissive at all times - just saying.

[@user-jd7jx7tc1e]

@@FatherFigure123 well copying and pasting ur first line in response "non-sensical, non-utilitarian" answer. Hopefully now I come across as confrontational and not docile to you..

[@beawaretuber7454]

unable to work? just take sick leave 🤡🤡 Having mandatory leave 7 days in month... All private company will never hire women It's such regressive policy suggested by opposition

[@rj_olive7]

I am a man and not here to comment on the topic discussed but why we men atleast not everybody forget about their dignity either by commiting sexual assaults or some other violence. We say men are strong but a simple glimpse of a woman and in few cases men also makes some men to be out of control and commit dirty acts like rape equating yourself to a stray dog. There is no point in blaming others when we have limited ourselves to sex, unnecessary fights and dominance. Heroes don't have any weakness and are those who forgive others irrespective of how provoked they are. Everybody can fight but only heroes forgive making them unique. New definition to masculinity should be the warriors of help, hope and kindness. Thank you

[@sliceofpie1741]

bolna kya chahte ho?

[@blueberrycheescake8738]

The lgbtqia+ includes Transgender who can menstruate. If we exclude lesbian bisexual etc who are biological women and hence would be covered under normal women's health laws, it is quite possible the guy who asked the question was referring to menstrual hygiene for Trans men. I think ms Irani pinholing lgbtqia as "gay men" is illogical and redundant bcz men obviously cannot menstruate!

[@Rokika755]

Only women can menstruate

[@anonymous-uf9nn]

As a woman I agree with her

[@adityachk2002]

LGBTQIA + isn’t only gay men, it can also be trans folks with an uterus

[@jayashekhar1402]

She is woke.. Very Right perspective!!

[@nerdsympathizer]

even though I do support menstrual leave to an extent I do understand Irani's point as well. Menstrual leave is a very complicated topic and feminists also have mixed review on this.

[@abantimukherjee9745]

exactly. she is right. medical leave is one thing. but a mandatory leave would just open up more reasons for harassment. not to mention it would give more reasons to not recruite women in workforce cause that mandate leave can cause a hassle in work if there are too many women in the office.

[@theap1607]

smriti irani has done a great job every damn time. more power to her

[@study-with-me-upsc]

She is not only MWCD minister, but also minister of minority affairs. And she is equating LGBTQIA+ to just gay people 🤦‍♂

[@goldylife304]

Yes it’s so funny Education n knowing English is different

[@SoWAHHHT]

The question was wrong.. the question should have been about women only and not include the whole alphabet group. Now don't bring in silly American argument that men also menstruate and can have periods.. that's just dillusion

[@joyeetaghosh2209]

From what I know the only certain group who have periods in lgbt community are lesbains and bisexual women they are women and transman who are biological females and may be she is not fully aware of lgbt community but why the whole community has to do with period leave gay men,transwomen,bisexual man, has nothing to do with period leaves

[@Aradhaya45720]

​@@SoWAHHHT bro ?? 🤦🏻‍♀️ LGBTQIA talks about sexuality... Not gender. Their are bisexual and lesbian women in This community who are biological women and identify themselves as women only. Sexuality and gender is two completely different thing..... Don't mix them together.

[@SoWAHHHT]

@@Aradhaya45720 bro.. understand the context.. she is asking why the menstruation leave question was upheld for alphabet community instead of simply mentioning only women. Only one gender can menstruate..biological women Period!! Have no dillusion about it..

[@GauravSingh-fw2xf]

This way Smriti Irani smacked pathological liar , sociopath of a western media outlet Brut.

[@9899Amy]

everything she said about menstruation is soo right... it's just part of life and if we don't have any problem with it then how can anyone say anything regarding the same ..

[@namratasahu-wr6rd]

Absolutely true why you just implement an law without actually talling the adverse effects of those policies

[@sharmishtasett8990]

Yes ma'am, you are right 👍👍

[@vencywork6612]

Gotta admit..... she did make a lot of sense there🙅🧘🤘🤘🤘

[@Preet2201]

I agree with you ma'am❤

[@divyapurohit3334]

Now this in my opinion is toxic feminism. Why are we trying to be equal to men? Biologically we are different than men. Also, each woman has a different experience with their cycles, so some actually do need period leaves! And let’s not forget the discrimination felt when a woman takes a period leave as a medical leave in the office. It’s actually held against them. (Speaking from my personal experience) . So it’s the system that needs to be changed. The system needs to be designed to cater to women’s strengths. And no this will not bring disparity, but a rather work inclusive environment.

[@shreyachandrakar761]

Finally!! 👏

[@PY-vh6in]

Exactly! You can’t ask for medical leaves every month, that’s so stupid! And we don’t live in Stone Age where we would be affected if the employer knows our ‘period’ cycles! I mean, how the hell does it matter?

[@nalpamaramnambeeshan2982]

Employer is not responsible for your pain

[@therealgrimreaper68]

women can work overtime or on holidays to make up for the day if they don't want to use sick leave

[@100correct9]

Atleast someone told with boldness. Women say they feel pain.They should be given advantage. Men being men given extra load in all sector wheather to carry heavy or work shifts or extended work.What advantage he get for which his dailly dicrimination is already aaproved even for the weak thin men? If anybody men or women feel pain take medical leave.

[@100correct9]

😢

[@subhraroy3966]

I do eco with every word Smriti Irani said. Thank you Mam for framing our feelings with correct words.

[@monsoon8893]

These are medical concerns, thank you everyone especially Smriti Irani who spoke out and raised the issue... May people will get to know about it... Women need medical care rather than paid leaves, don't take me wrong, actually, if women take proper care of her health, i mean, her family has to take care of her health too so that severe pain can be managed and so can be the work.... 'To get pay, one has to work' Is there any other option ? Can women pay other when they don't work ? All we need is management, 1) Avoid heavy work.. 2) Eat proper diet 3) Take rest 4)Breathe good air Many more... Smriti Irani rightly said, Being on menstrual period is not being handicap

[@Blessedchild27]

She sounds like those typical aunties who yell at women like aree utho kuch ni hua chup chap kam kro

[@adityachk2002]

Well said

[@prateetibarua4607]

I agree with her one point, that our employers shouldn't get to know our menstrual cycle. While saying that one can provide laws of WFH for two days every month for all sexes.

[@simran274]

I agree with manoj jha, as since 30 yrs , when my periods started i bleed like hell , all 7 days and sometimes 10 days elof extreme pain, i take 3-4 pain killers but nothing works ..

[@ANI-uv8xn]

"Possibly get featured in one of those brut video" brut is on

[@RaviKiran-xz2rg]

LGBTQAI+ include lesbians who need menstrual hygiene. It can be taken in that light rather than entirely dismissing it. She is right about other points

[@tryhealthylife]

Many girls have heavy periods for them it’s very difficult to work some even have to take pain killers .

[@swaadgharjaisa]

She is absolutely right ,if any women wants to take rest she can take medical leave during periods. Because mandate leave policy will definitely create discrimination

[@carolinpurayidom4570]

Hmmm I think period leave must only be given mandatory per doctors note that is a doctor can say that a women deals with periods that are too painful to deal with and needs to leave but if she has got periods that are fairly easy then it shouldn't be required

[@sarvapriyartkingdom]

Gender differences does not mean discrimination... We should accept the fact.. and make women's life much better.

[@shreyashreya1328]

And also we should make men s life much better 😊😢

[@suhanigupta6060]

Can somebody explain me what is more in unmarried women and less in married women?

[@Oftencyclist]

I'm not sure but I think they are talking about the severe pain that some women face at the time of menstruation! I would suggest that watch the whole podcast

[@bhuvanag9521]

Yes it is pain . I have heard people say that pain gets less after having a child too but its very subjective not true to for every one .

[@shadabahmad317]

She even don't know what LGBTQA+ and still lecture... What a joke.. she is still a minister.. that's the pity for Indian citizen..

[@studyisglory1904]

better if we argue on reducing sanitary product's prices

[@tryhealthylife]

Sanitary napkins should be made free

[@lonewolfe2502]

Did she raised any question to pm when their party released rapists and murderes of Bilkis Bano case? Did she criticized her party when their police dragged femlae wrestlers on road to defend their rowdy politician Brijbhushan? Did she raised her voice when they didn't arrested Manipur gangrape culprit for months and when modi stayed silent for months? Did she got angry at her party when UP police burnt the body of Dalit rape victim without informing her parents? Did she lost her cool when their party leader Seema Patra tortured and abused tribal woman? Nope. She wouldn't get angry at this kind of incidents. Her anger only comes out when it's not bjp ruled state. When it's bjp ruled state, she would just assure people that she's looking in that matter or she talked to the chief minister of that bjp ruled state. I wonder if she asked for a resignation of Biren singh to Modi after this much of blood bath in Manipur and inhumane attrocities committed against women.

[@chetansingh8234]

Because that's all legitimate questions but this is a stupid question.

[@lonewolfe2502]

​@@chetansingh8234 How's that a st*pid question? You know right that transgender, nonbinary, lesbian people get periods too? But she only picked out one group of people from LGBTQ community to delegetimize his argument. Is it that difficult for her to answer his question without being offended? This is not something new. She got even offended by the question asked by BJP's bootlicker journalist Sudhir Chaudhary. She gets so much angry for a little gesture which she thought was "Flying kiss" by Rahul Gandhi & which was not even directed towards her. But when these kind of serious incidents occurs that I just mentioned in original comment, she just says "We are looking in this matter" or "I talked to so and so chief minister". That's it. Her anger gets compromised by her politics when it happens in bjp ruled state.

[@samikshamalhotra1537]

Equality According to our constitution os not providing the same treatment to all. It is about providing some unfair treatments to make the field a level playing ground. Reservation for lower castes was supported by this argument and it still continues to hold true.. so why does the discriminatory practice for women is questionable. For unfair treatment in being recruited.. isn't it the government 's responsibility to saveguard our rights ? Ensure job security ? If government is so powerless than why the reservation in the private sectors..There are literally rules that mandate a minimum amount of diversity in any organisation..but for women..we shut up..for women we have such regressive people representing us...As a woman who suffers from endometriosis, I am rather scared of entering the workplace..That is what this country has given me.. Ashamed of the politicians who have all the guys to loot the women working by imposing such heavy pink taxes but does nothing to ease their pain..and then they complain about brain drain

[@RMD1520]

Well said ma’am. Respect

[@sharmisthachakrabarti635]

Need to talk to smriti irani personally on this issue

[@saumyapandey1800]

such a great personality she has!

[@yoyodude-aoe2726]

She completely lied as Manoj Jha didnt mention gay people but LGBT+ which could include women who could actually menstruate.

[@jyothichalla1290]

Provide period leave for atleast 2 days or provide wfh for 2 days many are suffering and dieing those days

[@dheerajchoudhary5138]

I mean let's say I am an employer if that rules get gets passed that I have to give woman employees 3 paid leave in a month, don't you think it will reduce the number women employees and giving more jobs to men. which will create discrimination for woman?

[@_Yagyaseni]

Totally agree 👍🏻 …..

[@Blessedchild27]

No i critize her when she says why an employer needs to know that she's menstruating and needs a leave ... Like what do u think is wrong in telling that yes i need leave ...it is painful and so many more things come naturally with periods who gave her to hold this position

[@PY-vh6in]

Exactly! We don’t belong to Stone Age!

[@dheerajchoudhary5138]

I mean let's say I am an employer if that rules get gets passed that I have to give woman employees 3 paid leave in a month, don't you think it will reduce the number women employees and giving more jobs to men. which will create discrimination for woman?

[@cosmicconstellations511]

Provide 2 days paid medical leave every month for ALL employees (women, men amd other genders). This rule should be enforced in all public, private and contractual government & private jobs. This will also rule out discrimination to women. This i feel is the only solution and govt MUST enforce this.

[@PB-jh5jr]

I hope this video reaches the male mass audience

[@rucha3385]

As a minster think socially not personally....you will be biased dont take leave shut ur mouth and if u take leave you will face more bias shou your moth done....

[@madhavan566]

This cylinderella lady don't answer about the lpg prices

[@do_ya_understand667]

I seen my sisters handled well during their periods, so female will definately raise concern if they need so but question was asked for communities this is quite a tricky question and if its for transgender than i donot support anyone doing surgery one should never change the body because it has huge risk for life i have seen lots of documentaries on the same

[@Ivanshita]

I just love Mrs Irani speak. So knowledgeable

[@doctorcure4030]

What harassment is she talking about why shouldn’t a women’s menstrual cycle known to employers whats the issue menses is the most normal thing she is so regressive medical leave is for emergencies this menses is not a problem its a normal function and one must give some relief to womn what humiliation ?????? How silly is she

[@bestofDeepali]

Smriti ne apni hi best fren ka divorce krwa kr uske husband se khud shadi kr li.

[@User786_SG]

I can’t agree more with Smriti here

[@shida2772]

Oh god i love the old system where all women used to look after house n babies but now the world wants us for both work house n out but men are stil enjoy their one job n all the freedom they had before i gues for women it is much worsen now then it was in old time

[@kavinanil7406]

Lack of knowledge about gender and sexuality, diversity inclusive mandate and appropriate sensitisation programs were asked to be formulated by superme courts and High court of Madras in various cases relating to gender and Sexuality, LGBTqia+ community inclusion in the society at various levels. This minister is lacking basic knowledge about this and blabbering nonsense. Unfit to be a minister for child and women empowerment and minority affairs ministry. She utterly Lacks of subject knowledge to address to questions pertaining to her department.

[@priyesimona9774]

I agree with woman and child development minister

[@bestofDeepali]

Har kisi k pas 4 servants nhi hote n car nhi hoti apki tarah smriti ji...please ur brain

[@shresthabhardwaj5046]

👍

[@varshakaurav]

What about household maids, labourer we always talk about white collar ppl right. Women who are asking for period leave they will mot give these leaves to thr maids

[@mohitanand1844]

We aren't euros but we aren't even Indians .I don't know what we are

[@Ashishkumar-pb2ph]

Where is your video about India 2023 in min or two. Just like Vox 2023

[@karishmamcgregor1553]

Years of watching snippets of Indian Parliament's shouting matches... these 'debates' aren't based on factual or intelligent questioning... its more like how many 👍🏽 can such videos get and its all for the shock factor/headlines rather than content. I'd rather more intelligent women like Ms Irani, asking the right questions in search for the right answer.

[@guptagoesgreek]

FWIW, LGBTQUIA+ includes women -- Lesbians, Bi-sexual women or even transgender too. This group can have women who need same help. Don't reduce this group to just Gay men.

[@pdk00]

Isn't she was the one who in one interview made it seem like our current president has achieved nothing in her life if she wasn't the president. Just because you're a syncophant Doesn't give her the right to say these words about other women achievements

[@veer810]

Smriti Irani Mam seems to have taken a few tipa from Shashi Tharoor 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ninoshkadsilva]

Dysmanorrhea is Real. I understand where she is coming from. But, those barroers can be broken down with other laws( data privacy, etc), awareness and continue to help people secure leave wheb medical elave is exhausted perhaps.

[@user-bn8dq1pc3v]

Paid menstrual leave should be implimented all over india... Yes we are women wants paid restful leaves.. It is applicable in many countries,, so why cant india apply it

[@emilylia5809]

There are sick leaves available as far as I know. Then why menstrual leave ?

[@user-bn8dq1pc3v]

@@emilylia5809 because menstruation is different from other sickness,, it is montly pain, discomfort, mood swings... Sick leave are common for male and female.. Menstrual leaves are specific for female gender to give them a comfortable life to make a healthy peaceful women and eventually a peaceful healthy society and country as well..

[@prakritisingh4766]

Madam minister, please update your information about LGBTQ...12th pass

[@pratikshadas8615]

she is right

[@17feb]

Smriti brutally trolled Brut for its conscious bias against certain govts. First the undying devotion to Mahua , then to promote Jha without providing context of his question because in no critique it was mentioned that the question was not intended for women but for gay men who don’t have a uterus to have a mestrual cycle. And then when they picked this Clip up which is a good 7 minute video and no one has the brain cells or patience to watch the full thing , they cut the video in such a way where Jha is seen in the Clíp first instead of them cutting it so that the first few seconds address that women do have a provision for medical leave because heavy flow and severe pain beyond teen years is a medical condition. You don’t need a work from home because it contradicts a “leave” and work from home is not productive at all .

[@hobbithallows]

What’s the point of having women leader, if they themselves submits to ways of working created by men suitable only for men? What’s the point you having a leader position in the name of representing women society and their basic needs?

[@kshitizverma7191]

LGBTQI+ community does not include gay men only. FYI

[@sacredmanifestation1201]

LGBTQ doesn't just have gay men to begin with and if you are so worried abt more discrimination for women why not educate men more rather than over explaining and justifying urself

[@vinitaguru9984]

Great smriti irani

[@ngindia]

It is shameful to see that administration in power doesnt speak on : 1.Rape laws , flaws in policies of women safety , what are they doing to make indian women safety better ? 2.child trafficking issue , pending cases on missing children 3.pending cases on women rape 4.wrestlers women issue 5. New workplace and diversity laws , progress , how many women are working , how do we increase the women participation in workforce in both public and private sector Any new laws , reforms , vision , results Vs promises in last 10 yrs in this direction Layoffs impact on pushing more women than men jobless while all she is bothered about is bitching about the people who are not in power rather than being any truthful and answerable to public ...such shame on poor public administration in india

[@drivethruv]

People are happy with free bus rides...😂😂 Representing more weakness from inside...

[@itsakingfisher4354]

No one talks about men's right

[@PY-vh6in]

What credibility does she have to be a minister?

[@jajaborfromhiraeth]

Cleverly deflecting and not allowing host to ask the main question. How can she represent whether women should take leave or not? Its simple shit saying women will be harrased on taking menstrual leave, we take such leave everymonth and our boss or colleagues never even bother .

[@mansiobelle75]

.That is so not what the majority of women are facing, if women take even a half day off from their work, people start making arguments based on their work efficiency and why we deserve equal wages etc. .And people do make snide comments and judge your work integrity n what not. .Secondly about the deflection, it was a 7 min video, how do u expect her to make her whole point on such an important topic in that small time frame

[@ddnick]

हा बस फोकट की salary ले कर सारा work load male employee पर दे दो छपरी फेमिनिझम के नाम पर 🤔 बस महाराणी जैसे paid leave लेकर उपर से gender equality पर प्रवचन देदो

[@soosoo599]

umm in hindi we call it "kamchor"

[@itsakingfisher4354]

​@@ddnicktypical feminist behaviour

[@ddnick]

@@itsakingfisher4354 exactly , हराम की कमाई के लिये entitlement देख bkl का !!!

[@sargam7052]

Itna drama krne ke bjae period products ke prices kam kariye maidam!! Beti bachao ke nare lgane se to betiyo ka is desh mai jeena asaan kijie!!