Kerala’s faculty textbooks will likely be revised to sieve out phrases disparaging ladies: CM Pinarayi Vijayan

Following the general public outrage over the suspected suicide of a 24-year-old Ayurveda physician in Kerala’s Kollam district, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan mentioned on Thursday that the state’s faculty textbooks can be revised to inculcate a tradition of gender equality.
“Kerala’s school text books will be revised and audited to sieve out words and phrases disparaging women. Steps will be taken to turn our schools and colleges into spaces that embrace the idea of gender equality and equal rights,” Vijayan tweeted.
Earlier in a Twitter thread on Wednesday, Vijayan introduced that an internet service, ‘Aparajitha’, which was earlier used to resolve cyber crimes towards ladies, can now be used to submit complaints on offences towards ladies and home abuse as effectively.

“In light of the recent horrifying incidents of domestic abuse, Kerala has decided to take more stringent measures to create a fair society. The Government and the people will stand together to end this injustice,” he tweeted. “A fair society is that, which treats women and men as equals,” he mentioned.
Kerala has witnessed the deaths of three married ladies this week, sparking outrage throughout the state. Vismaya V Nair, spouse of Kiran Kumar, an assistant motorized vehicle inspector with the state Motor Vehicle Department was discovered lifeless, days after she alleged torture by her husband over WhatsApp chats with shut family members. The police on Tuesday arrested her husband on expenses referring to dowry dying.
In a separate incident on Tuesday, a 24-year-old Archana, who acquired married a 12 months in the past, allegedly immolated herself. Archana’s dad and mom alleged that Suresh, her husband, used to quarrel along with his spouse and had demanded cash from her household. In one other case at Vallikunnam in Alappuzha, 19-year-old Suchitra was discovered hanging at her in-law’s place. The police have initiated a probe into the matter.
Vijayan springs into motion
Following studies of the incidents, the Chief Minister acknowledged that he had directed the DGP (Director General of Police) to strengthen the operations of the Domestic Conflict Resolution Center in each district, which works on-line to resolve complaints of atrocities towards ladies.
A state nodal officer has been assigned to research and resolve complaints concerning dowry, he mentioned. A lady SI will help the nodal officer.
Vijayan additionally highlighted that the society must reform its prevailing marriage system. “Marriage must not be a pompous show of the family’s social status and wealth. Parents have to realise that the barbaric dowry system degrades our daughters as commodities. We must treat them better, as human beings,” he tweeted.

He added that folks ought to make efforts to inculcate “progressive attitudes in their children.” “Men must accept the truth that women are not inferior and that they have equal rights. Youth organisations need to initiate awareness campaigns,” he mentioned.
CM Vijayan additionally urged ladies to “raise their voice” if they’re going through home abuse, “instead of fearing what the society would think.” “The Government will stand by you and protect your rights. We will strengthen the already existing support systems and introduce innovative measures to provide assistance,” he mentioned.