Bollywood actress Parineeti Chopra has taken to Twitter to express pride in her husband, Raghav Chadha, after he spoke about paternity leave in Parliament. His demand to make paternity leave a legal right in India has led to an important discussion on shared parenting responsibilities.

In a recent parliamentary session, Raghav Chadha said that caregiving should not be for mothers only. He noted that both parents receive congratulations when a baby is born but the burden of responsibility is left for the women. He argued that fathers should not have to choose between caring for their newborns or keeping their jobs, and mothers should not go through recovery with little to no help from their partners.

Chadha, sharing a video of his speech on social media, highlighted the need for laws that mirror modern family dynamics. His message was clear to all, especially to those newly married with young children in dire need of assistance.

Parineeti Chopra took to social media to applaud his efforts in response to his statement. She described him as a ‘thoughtful leader’ and a hands-on father and added that she understands how personal the issue is to him. Her heartfelt response underlined the emotional and practical significance of his proposal.

The discussion about paternity leave has killed it in itself for the past few years with the increase in awareness about the importance of equal roles of parents. This proposal by Chadha creates national awareness about the issue, thus leading to the policymakers reconsidering the existing norms.

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Nonetheless, Parineeti Chopra and Raghav Chadha as public figures and personalities still continue to address significant social issues through their platform. The views also take into consideration their experience and observations as a parent.