Rajnath Singh Promises 33% Women's Reservation and Support for Farmers in Tamil Nadu
NDA will certainly provide 33% reservation to women: Rajnath
Hindustan Times
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh assured a 33% reservation for women in Parliament while campaigning in Tenkasi district, Tamil Nadu. He criticized the ruling DMK and Congress for blocking the legislation and pledged increased subsidies for farmers if the NDA wins the upcoming elections.
- 01Rajnath Singh promises 33% reservation for women in Parliament.
- 02Criticism directed at DMK for hindering women's reservation legislation.
- 03Pledge to increase annual subsidies for farmers from ₹6,000 crore to ₹9,000 crore.
- 04Commitment to resume traditional practices at Thirupparankundram if NDA is elected.
- 05Assurance of free gas cylinders during major festivals for Tamil Nadu residents.
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During an election rally in Tenkasi district, Tamil Nadu, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh criticized the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and Congress for obstructing women's reservation legislation. He asserted that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) would guarantee 33% reservation for women in Parliament. Singh urged voters to support the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Anandhan Ayyasamy in the upcoming elections on April 23. He also promised to restore the sacred tradition of lighting the Karthigai Deepam at Thirupparankundram and accused the DMK government of depriving devotees of their rights. Additionally, Singh announced plans to increase annual subsidies for farmers from ₹6,000 crore (approximately $720 million USD) to ₹9,000 crore (approximately $1.08 billion USD) if the NDA is elected. He emphasized the importance of empowering women and pledged to provide free gas cylinders during festivals.
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The promise of increased subsidies and women's reservation could significantly benefit women and farmers in Tamil Nadu, enhancing their representation and financial support.
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