Khandwa (MP), February 14 Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Saturday hailed women as goddesses and said his government remains firmly committed to their welfare under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
He attacked the Congress, accusing it of making derogatory remarks about women, and called its members "unworthy."
Addressing a gathering in Pandhana in Khandwa district after releasing the 33rd installment of the Ladli Behna scheme, Yadav said that sisters were receiving a gift of Rs 1,500 as financial assistance ahead of Maha Shivratri.
He said the government has ample funds to empower women economically, according to an official release.
The CM said that Rs 1,836 crore was collectively transferred to the accounts of over 1.25 crore beneficiaries through a single click. He also said that Rs 52,304 crore had been disbursed so far under the scheme.
The chief minister said that the state government stands with women at every step, and its priority during the ongoing farmer welfare year was to provide training, link women with self-help groups, and ensure fair returns for their work.
"When I talk to you about the Ladli Behna scheme, something truly strange happens to the Congress people. It is unfortunate to say that when we talk about giving money to Ladli Behnas, Congress people say Ladli Behnas go and drink. These Congress people should be ashamed," Yadav claimed.
Even if sisters get Re 1, they spend it on their families, Yadav said. "Mothers and sisters risk their lives to care for the family, for children, the elderly, the young, everyone," he said.
Attacking the Congress, he said, "I fold my hands and bow to such mothers and sisters, who are equal to all our gods and goddesses; this is our proud and glorious culture. But these 'unworthy' people talk in such a manner."
Everyone speaks according to their own mindset, he said, urging women to stay "united and remain organised". "In a democracy, the best day to take revenge is the day you get the chance to vote," Yadav said.
