I am a huge supporter of the chairperson of National Commission for Women. I had no idea we had one until a few weeks ago, and most women I know were surprised that the post existed too, but I’m glad it does. I believe the choice of candidate was the right one because the woman in question comes across as someone deeply committed to upholding the government’s stellar image. She also shares a few comments about safety now and again, which shows how she genuinely cares. I can’t speak for women of course but, as a man, I felt a deep sense of relief that we had a commission in place.

I believe the chairperson must have topped a long list of supremely qualified candidates. After all, we know this is a government that only chooses from the cream of every crop. She must have topped an examination of some sort. It serves as a constant reminder to us all that we finally have a government—arguably the first one since India came into being—that takes the health and safety of women seriously. It’s why things have never been better for Indian women, and we should inform them of this more often, possibly via full-page newspaper advertisements.