Yogi Adityanath Speech Today: At the Nari Shakti Vandan Sammelan in Gorakhpur, CM Yogi Adityanath accused Congress and SP of opposing women. He enumerated the achievements of 33% reservation and government schemes for women. Know the full statement and political meaning.
Gorakhpur. When thousands of women gathered under one roof amidst the scorching heat, the voice from the stage became not just a political speech but a signal for a larger political discussion. Yogi Adityanath made a scathing attack on the opposition parties at the Nari Shakti Vandan Sammelan organized in Gorakhpur and reiterated his government’s commitment towards women’s rights.
‘Congress and SP are anti-women’
In his address, the Chief Minister clearly said that the history of Congress Party and Samajwadi Party has not been positive towards women. He alleged that these parties are not in favor of giving women participation in leadership and have always been hindering their rights. CM Yogi took a jibe at SP and said, “Look SP, daughter got scared”, which was the most talked about part of his speech.
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Emphasis on Nari Shakti Vandan Act
The Chief Minister said that under the leadership of Narendra Modi, ‘Nari Shakti Vandan Act’ was brought in the country, the objective of which is to give 33% reservation to women in Parliament and Assemblies. He claimed that the 2029 Lok Sabha elections will give women the opportunity to directly participate in law making and its implementation, but opposition parties are opposing this initiative.
Counted women’s participation figures
In his speech, CM Yogi presented the functioning of the government through figures:
- 10 thousand women recruited in UP Police by 2017, now 44-45 thousand
- Mandatory provision for 20% women in police recruitment
- 9 lakh government jobs after 2017, of which about 1.75 lakh are women
- Women have almost 50% participation in 21 thousand startups.
He said that women’s participation in Panchayat and local bodies has reached 50%, which is a sign of empowerment.
‘Half the population cannot be deprived of their rights’
The Chief Minister described the presence of a large number of women in the conference as a sign of democratic change. She said that women were no longer “demanding” their rights, but were ready to “take” them. CM Yogi said that it is important for women to be empowered for a strong nation, “When the family is strong, the society will be strong and only then the nation will also become prosperous.”
Respect for women in Indian tradition
In his speech, the Chief Minister, citing Indian culture, said that mother power has always been given the highest place here. Through examples like Ram, Krishna, Arjun, he told that respect for women has been a part of the basic ideology in Indian tradition.
Mention of schemes and initiatives
CM Yogi also mentioned the schemes of the Central and State Government:
- save daughter, educate daughter
- Chief Minister Kanya Sumangala Yojana (26 lakh beneficiaries)
- mass marriage plan
- Ujjwala, Ayushman, PM Awas Yojana
He said that women have got the maximum benefit from these schemes, which has resulted in their social and economic empowerment.
Political message and further strategy
During the conference the Chief Minister also indicated that “women power” will play a decisive role in the coming elections. Referring to his experience of West Bengal, he said that the desire for change among women is clearly visible there too. This conference in Gorakhpur is not just a government program but has become a part of the ongoing national debate on women’s political participation.
Yogi Adityanath’s speech has made it clear that in the coming times, “women power” is going to be at the center not only as a social but also as a political power.
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