Reshma Singh: It is important for women to be heard and restore their dignity

Prominent social activist Reshma H Singh was at the helm of an event which was aimed to bring the change we all seek in lives of women, particularly in the vulnerable segment of Film and

TV

industry. Indresh Kumar, nationalist leader, said, “Drugs break the body but we also need to address the drug of casteism and objectification of women which intoxicates the mind." In his fiery speech, he urged not just women, but all men to come together and fight injustice and gross exploitation meted out to women.

Speaking at the event Reshma said, “If you are a woman in some pain, if you have been victimized, if you feel weak and abandoned or discriminated – then Parashakti is going to be that platform where your voices will be heard, justice would be done and your dignity restored."

The key highlight of the event was a presentation on Mission

Shakti

, India’s A-SAT program, by Project Director and distinguished scientist from DRDO, Dr. Y Srinivas Rao. He highlighted the urgency for guarding the boundaries and space and demonstrating our capabilities to the world. He said we have always been a scientific civilization and today we are again on the path to regaining that place in the world.

Acharya Mahamandaleshwar Dr.

Laxmi Narayan Tripathi

, in addition to being a spiritual leader has been a prominent voice for the LGBTQ community and their rights. She said, "The journey up till now has been tough and hard one, so it is important to empower those whom we perceive to be weak and marginalized and those who have remained claustrophobic in

dark shadows

cast upon them by the society."

In a jam-packed auditorium, noted writer-director Abhinav Singh Kashyap moderated the event and took questions from the guests that included models, actors, technicians from the Film and TV industry. Dr. Y Srinivas Rao and Dr. Laxmi Narayan Tripathi felicitated eminent photographer and social activist Pravin Talan at the event for his exceptional work on national security and women empowerment over the years.