India, April 14 -- Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday hailed the 'Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam', saying the legislation will enable women-led development in the country in a "big way". Addressing a gathering of women from different walks of life at 'Nari Shakti Vandan Sammelan', in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, she appealed for support for the legislation. She thanked the prime minister for a series of schemes launched under his leadership, which have provided women with a dignified life and opened avenues for them in various fields.

Pointing towards the prime minister, Rekha Gupta said, "The women can excellently accomplish even the most difficult tasks when provided an opportunity - you gave this message." The '...