Jaipur, April 20 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma stated that April 17 was envisioned as a historic and golden day for the country with the passage of the amendment to the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, but the opposition turned the occasion into a “dark chapter” for the nation’s women. He asserted that women across the country would not forgive the opposition and expressed confidence that Prime Minister Modi will ensure that the “half of th…
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Jaipur, April 20 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Monday accused opposition parties of attempting to undermine women’s rights and aspirations, asserting that Prime Minister Narendra Modi remains committed to ensuring full rights and representation for women.Speaking at the launch of the Mahila Jan Akrosh Yatra in Jaipur, CM Sharma said the passage of the amendment bill relating to Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam on April 17 should have been a “historic moment” for women, bu…
Jaipur, April 18 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma was felicitated by non-resident Rajasthanis in Howrah, Kolkata, on Saturday, where he launched a sharp political attack on opposition parties and called for a decisive mandate in West Bengal. Addressing the gathering, Sharma urged the community to mobilise fully in support of the Bharatiya Janata Party, stating that if West Bengal seeks governance on the lines of Rajasthan, it must remove what he termed a regime marked by corr…
Jaipur, April 17 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma said on Friday that the people of West Bengal are “fed up with appeasement politics and corruption”, alleging that development in the state has stalled under the leadership of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. Addressing a Marwari community event in Siliguri, Rajasthan Chief Minister Sharma claimed that public resources are being misused while infiltration is being encouraged.In contrast, he asserted, the BJP stands for “clean inte…
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday that although he may not be a Grihasthi (householder), he understands domestic life, and that through various government schemes, women are becoming economically empowered. Addressing the Nari Shakti Vandan Sammelan at Vigyan Bhawan, the Prime Minister said the path to reaching Parliament is set to become easier for women, and their role has become even more crucial.“Parliament is on the verge of creating new history, one t…
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that growing public discussion around women’s representation reflects the strength of Indian democracy, asserting that the Nari Shakti Vandan initiative will give “new wings” to the aspirations of women across the country. He also stated that women’s participation in decision-making will be the “biggest guarantee for our bright future.” Addressing the Nari Shakti Vandan Sammelan at Vigyan Bhawan, the Prime Minister said…
Mumbai, April 6 (IANS) Folk singer Malini Awasthi has reacted to PM Modi’s push for 33% reservation as a part of the Women’s Reservation Bill. The singer lauded the PM for his vision, and his commitment of bringing up the issues of women’s politics. She told IANS, “I would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations to Prime Minister, Narendra Modi. I would like to thank and express my gratitude to all the women of India. We are a country where women are worshipped. The responsibility of b…
Gandhinagar, March 23 (IANS) The Gujarat unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday asked its cadre to intensify booth-level outreach and carry the government’s “report card” to voters ahead of forthcoming local body elections. The meeting, held at the party’s state headquarters in Gandhinagar, was chaired by state president Jagdish Vishwakarma and attended by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi and general secretary (organisation) Ratnakarji, amo…
New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) Top brass of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on becoming the longest-serving head of government in India, hailing his “unwavering commitment” and taking the nation forward towards the resolution of Viksit Bharat.PM Modi has surpassed Pawan Kumar Chamling, who held office as Chief Minister of Sikkim for 8,930 days. He has completed 8,931 days as head of government, combining his tenure as Chief Minister of Gujarat an…
Jaipur, March 8 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma said on Sunday that women are the backbone of society, and their empowerment leads to the progress and development of the nation. Calling for greater awareness regarding women’s rights, respect and equal opportunities on International Women’s Day, he emphasised the importance of education, health and self-reliance of half the population.The Chief Minister was addressing the state-level International Women’s Day programme org…