Victory for gender justice: PM Modi after Rajya Sabha passed triple talaq bill

After the Rajya Sabha cleared the triple talaq bill, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said that the Parliament has corrected a historical wrong done to Muslim women and termed it as a victory for gender justice.

"An archaic and medieval practice has finally been confined to the dustbin of history! 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!" PM Narendra Modi said in a series of tweets.