Rajya Sabha passes the Triple Talaq Bill Today, A Victory for Muslim Women

The Rajya Sabha passed the Triple Talaq Bill today, orThe Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill, 2019. This is truly a big victory for Muslim women across the country and a step towards their attainment of equal rights.

Under the Triple Talaq Bill, the practice of Muslim men ending their marriages by stating the term ‘talaq’ thrice is now criminalised. The bill when proposed was in opposition when it was first presented. 84 voted against, and 99 voted for the Bill.

After the bill was passed at Rajya Sabha, Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted -

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!

— 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

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

Rajya Sabha passes Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill, 2019. #TripleTalaqBill (From ANI) pic.twitter.com/O0Ao33e7Oo

— ET NOW (@ETNOWlive) July 30, 2019

Rajya Sabha passes #TripleTalaqBill, awaits Presidential assent to become a law https://t.co/uH6TUagsLS pic.twitter.com/3oMjY4sJS7

— EconomicTimes (@EconomicTimes) July 30, 2019

Minister of Law and Justice, Ravi Shankar Prasad, stated, “This issue should not be seen through a political prism or votebank politics. This is a question of humanity. This is for ensuring justice to women, dignity and empowerment to women and to ensure gender dignity and equality”.

Union Minister of Law & Justice Ravi Shankar Prasad: Today is a historic day. Both the Houses have given justice to the Muslim women. This is the beginning of a transforming India. #TripleTalaqBill pic.twitter.com/rXwPsfAtBF

— ANI (@ANI) July 30, 2019

RajyaSabha passes the #TripleTalaqBill

The bill has already been passed by the Lok Sabha pic.twitter.com/0o25VcKdBm

— All India Radio News (@airnewsalerts) July 30, 2019

#TripleTalaqOver | July 30 will go down in history as a momenotus day as Rajya Sabha clears #TripleTalaqBill making this archaic practice as criminal in eyes of law: Himanta Biswa Sarma

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— Republic (@republic) July 30, 2019

The news has been received very positively by janta and #TripleTalaqBill has been trending ever since.

Finally The History has been made ?

Pre Independence Day Gift to all the women from Modi Govt. ♥️
This is Called the Real women Empowerment ?
Thank you @narendramodi जी for this commendable move ❤️ #TripleTalaqBill pic.twitter.com/2FMMcqRe6U

— Suvasis Chakravarty (@way2Subhasish) July 30, 2019

victory for all my muslim sisters #TripleTalaqBill #TripleTalaqEndGame #TripleTalaqSeAzaadi pic.twitter.com/iiDuYm8iz1

— next gen physio (@gen_physio) July 30, 2019

#TripleTalaqBill finally passed.
Congrats to our sisters!!!!!

Rejoice! pic.twitter.com/BLAWLglkVc

— Spirit Of Soul (@spirit175) July 30, 2019

Also Read: Everything you need to know about the #TripleTalaqBill

BJP gets #TripleTalaqBill PASSED

Muslim Women: pic.twitter.com/U9diXBXNKa

— Indian Sparrow?? (@BeingCrusader) July 30, 2019

What a fabulous speech it was by @rsprasad Ji in the Parliament. This is a historic day in india. Crores of muslim women now have a 'Right' against the injustice they are facing.#TripleTalaqBill pic.twitter.com/mgttW57Yed

— Yashveer Raghav (@iyashveerraghav) July 30, 2019

Patriarchy masquerading as religion is shattered today. A historic day for India! Congratulations to all women who stood up & fought for their rights.A Big win for the Modi Govt for relentlessly pursuing it.All India Muslim Personal Law Board should shut it shop!#TripleTalaqBill https://t.co/GC2pJ6VILy

— Marya Shakil (@maryashakil) July 30, 2019

It is a relief to hear that this oppressive practice has finally come to an end.