Mysore/Mysuru, April 11 -- "Women must stand united and raise their voice for the cause of the people," said State BJP Mahila Morcha President Manjula.

She was speaking at the International Women's Day celebration organised by the Krishnaraja BJP Mahila Morcha at Aradhya Mahasabha on JLB Road here recently.

Manjula said leadership qualities develop only when women actively participate in movements and public life. Quoting Swami Vivekananda, she said a nation cannot prosper without the empowerment of women and stressed that women must get equal opportunities in all fields.

Highlighting initiatives taken by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for women's welfare, she said the Centre is bringing a law to provide 33 percent reservation for women ...