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Actress-turned-politician Bhumi Pednekkar calls for tougher measures to protect women
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🗓 28 Sep 2026, 09:17 PM
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Former actress Bhumi Pednekkar, now a Member of Parliament, has urged authorities to take stronger action to safeguard women, demanding that offenders feel the fear of law.
Former actress Bhumi Pednekkar, who has transitioned into politics, has publicly called for stronger measures to protect women across the country. In a statement released earlier today, she urged law‑enforcement agencies and lawmakers to intensify efforts aimed at preventing gender‑based violence.
Pednekkar emphasized that women continue to face threats and that the current legal framework is insufficient to deter offenders. She appealed for stricter enforcement of existing laws and the introduction of harsher penalties for crimes against women.
The MP highlighted the need for a cultural shift that makes the law a deterrent, insisting that fear of legal consequences should be a reality for those who commit crimes against women. Her remarks come amid ongoing discussions on women's safety reforms in Parliament.
Pednekkar emphasized that women continue to face threats and that the current legal framework is insufficient to deter offenders. She appealed for stricter enforcement of existing laws and the introduction of harsher penalties for crimes against women.
The MP highlighted the need for a cultural shift that makes the law a deterrent, insisting that fear of legal consequences should be a reality for those who commit crimes against women. Her remarks come amid ongoing discussions on women's safety reforms in Parliament.