Archaic Practice Finally Confined To Dustbin of History, Tweets PM Modi

The prime minister said that this is an occasion to 'salute' the remarkable courage of those Muslim women who have suffered great wrongs just due to the practice of Triple Talaq. "The abolition of Triple Talaq will contribute to women empowerment and give women the dignity they deserve in our society," Modi added.

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New Delhi: After the triple talaq bill passed the crucial Rajya Sabha test on Tuesday, PM Narendra Modi said 'the archaic and medieval practice has finally been confined to the dustbin of history.' In a series of tweets, Modi said, "Parliament abolishes Triple Talaq and corrects a historical wrong done to Muslim women. This is a victory of gender justice and will further equality in society. India rejoices today." Modi thanked all parties and MPs who supported the passage of The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill, 2019 in both Houses of Parliament. "They have risen to the occasion and this step of theirs will forever be remembered in India’s history," he said.

This is an occasion to salute the remarkable courage of those Muslim women who have suffered great wrongs just due to the practice of Triple Talaq. The abolition of Triple Talaq will contribute to women empowerment and give women the dignity they deserve in our society.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 30, 2019

I thank all parties and MPs who have supported the passage of The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill, 2019 in both Houses of Parliament. They have risen to the occasion and this step of theirs will forever be remembered in India’s history.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 30, 2019

The prime minister said that this is an occasion to 'salute' the remarkable courage of those Muslim women who have suffered great wrongs just due to the practice of Triple Talaq. "The abolition of Triple Talaq will contribute to women empowerment and give women the dignity they deserve in our society," Modi added. The Bill, which criminalises the practice of instant divorce among the Muslim community, was passed by the Lok Sabha and today it's become a law.