Chandigarh, April 16 -- Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini on Wednesday said that the "Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam" will provide women a leadership role in the country's policy-making.

The CM was addressing a programme organised by Stri Samarthya Foundation at Rani Lakshmi Bai Bhawan in Sector 38, Chandigarh. Haryana's minister of women and child development, Shruti Choudhry, was also present on the occasion. On this occasion, CM Saini also honoured several women who have performed exceptionally in various fields.

While addressing the gathering, the CM said that this law remained pending for decades, with previous governments limiting it to discussions without showing the will to implement it. "It was delayed on various grounds, ...