Odisha social activist Ranjeeta Priyadarshini had proposed menstrual depart for working ladies: Santosh Lad

Labour Minister Santosh Lad on Friday (October 10, 2025) mentioned the Karnataka authorities took a unanimous resolution on the 12-day paid menstrual depart a yr to ladies following a proposal on this regard by social activist Ranjeeta Priyadarshini from Odisha.

Speaking to reporters at Udupi, Mr. Lad mentioned the activist, who was campaigning for paid menstrual depart for girls, had met him a yr in the past and given a proposal on this regard. The resolution by the federal government would go a great distance in ladies’s welfare and empowerment, notably these from poor and center courses. Women working in garment and different small industries would stand to learn from the measure.

The Minister mentioned the federal government had constituted a committee to review the proposal within the mild of many working ladies affected by menstrual points. Having collected public suggestions from throughout the State, the choice was made, he mentioned including a working girl might avail a sooner or later paid depart each month underneath this scheme.

Cabinet reshuffle?

Speaking concerning the rumored cupboard enlargement, Mr. Lad mentioned enlargement was the prerogative of the Chief Minister and the Deputy Chief Minister. The Chief Minister holds dinner assembly recurrently and no particular significance might be hooked up to it.

Regarding the continued raid on Congress MLA for Chitradurga Okay.C. Veerendra by the Enforcement Directorate, Mr. Lad mentioned the MLA had not given any funds for the forthcoming Bihar Assembly polls. “I’m not conscious whether or not he would fund or not; however he has the capability positively,” the Minister added.

Alleging double requirements by the Bharatiya Janata Party, Mr. Lad mentioned Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar was allegedly concerned in a ₹60,000 crore rip-off. Similarly, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswar Sarma was going through corruption fees. “However, when each aligned with the BJP/ NDA, they grow to be clear,” Mr. Lad quipped.

The BJP, Mr. Lad charged, had equally ‘purified’ greater than 25 politicians up to now throughout the nation.