Yogi's message on women's empowerment on the third day of Navratri, targets the situation before 2017

Lucknow. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath worshipped Goddess Chandraghanta on the third day of Shardiya Navratri and posted on X, presenting the government's stance on the respect, safety, and empowerment of women. He stated that every initiative of the double-engine government is dedicated to the respect, self-esteem, and dignified life of women. He also raised questions about the situation before 2017 and targeted the then-prevailing system.

What the Chief Minister said

The Chief Minister wrote that the form of Goddess Chandraghanta is a symbol of the radiance, dignity, and indomitable courage of women's power. According to him, this sends a message that the safety, respect, and self-esteem of women are the foundation of an empowered and prosperous society. He said that under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the state government is working for women's empowerment through good governance.

Comment on the situation before 2017

Yogi Adityanath said that before 2017, the safety and respect of women were affected due to anarchy in the state. According to him, at that time, instead of the empowerment of mothers and sisters, priority was given to the empowerment of the families of the then-rulers. These are the Chief Minister's political statements. No reaction from the opposition has been received on these till the time of writing this report.

Which schemes were mentioned

The Chief Minister mentioned these government schemes and initiatives related to women and daughters:

• Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao: For the protection of the existence of daughters and awareness towards education.
• Mukhyamantri Kanya Sumangala Yojana: To support the future of daughters.
• Mukhyamantri Samuhik Vivah Yojana: To provide a dignified basis for marriage.
• Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana: To support motherhood.
• Ujjwala Yojana: To free women from kitchen smoke.
• Izzat Ghar: For the protection of women's dignity.
• Gharauni: To provide property rights.
• Lifetime free bus travel and old-age pension for women above 60 years of age: For social security.

The number of beneficiaries or recent statistics of these schemes were not included in the Chief Minister's message.

Other message

In another post, while worshipping Goddess Chandraghanta, the Chief Minister prayed that Goddess Bhagwati may give everyone the strength to continuously move forward on the path of righteousness, truth, and duty.