Expanding on the same, Bhaavya Roy, lawyer and founder, Kranti Law Offices says, “In my opinion, Hon. Smriti Irani, raised the voice of concern of every woman employee and the practical underlays of such a policy. The offering of a menstrual leave might act as a hindrance in the way of equal opportunity if the same is added as an additional benefit for the menstruating workforce. The fact that the minister called it the same as a handicap is merely a reflection of the general opinion of our public.”