Democratic & Administrative Reforms

[Capt M Kumar]

"The representative bodies (in India) should think of ways to marshal the energy and the impatience of the young and the vast latent capabilities of our women," he said.



Hailing Meira Kumar for her "iron fist beneath a velvet voice", the prime minister said the task of running parliament smoothly and giving due voice to all sections had become complex and challenging.



"I am pleased that the speaker facing these challenges in our own parliament is a very distinguished woman, Meira Kumar, who sheathes the proverbial iron fist beneath a velvet voice.

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