To mark International Women's Day, over 50 women parliamentarians participated in Sneh Milan, a function organised by Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan at her residence.
Of the total 80 women MPs, over 50 participated in the function, which was co-hosted by BJP MP Poonam Mahajan and Congress MP Sushmita Dev.
In the informal meeting, women parliamentarians sang songs and performed different styles of dance from their states, such as 'Bihu' and 'Garba'.
Besides, they also took selfies and photos with one another to display women unity and strength in Parliament.
AIADMK's Lok Sabha member K. Geeta sang the "Surmayee Ankhiyon Mein" from the movie "Sadma", which was interspersed with the Telugu version of the song.
While Trinamool Congress MP Mamtaz Sanghamita sang a song from the 'Rabindra Sangeet' collection, another TMC MP Arpita Ghosh sang the song "Meri bheegi bheegi si" from the movie "Anamika".
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BJP MP from Uttar Pradesh Anju Bala took everyone by surprise with her dance to the song "Ori Chiraiya, Angna Mai Phir Ana Re".
Another TMC MP and actress Satabdi Roy sang a Hindi song "Payal Utaar Dungi" from the movie "Mohabbat Ki Arzoo".
Bijoya Chakravarty, BJP MP from Guwahati, recited some 'shayari' and performed 'Bihu' dance while Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar of the Congress recited a poem on child marriage.
Another TMC MP, Pratima Mondal sang the song "Itni Shakti Hamein Dena Data" from the movie "Ankush" amidst appreciation from everyone.
Much to everybody's cheer, women MPs from Gujarat performed 'Garba'.
Among other MPs who were present at the programme were Hema Malini, Kirron Kher, Smriti Irani, NCP MP Supriya Sule and Rajya Sabha MP (nominated) Rupa Ganguly.
--IANS
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