Haryana Chief Minister Criticizes Opposition's Anti-Women Stance, Highlights Government Initiatives
Hry CM calls oppn’s stance ‘anti-women,’ backs govt initiatives
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Nayab Singh Saini, Chief Minister of Haryana, criticized opposition parties for their perceived anti-women stance during a press conference in Gurugram. He emphasized the government's commitment to women's empowerment through initiatives like the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao campaign and the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, while also addressing challenges in civic infrastructure in Gurugram.
- 01Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini labels opposition parties as anti-women during a press conference.
- 02He emphasizes the government's commitment to women's empowerment through various initiatives.
- 03Saini cites the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao campaign as crucial for changing societal attitudes.
- 04The Chief Minister criticizes the Indian National Congress for failing to address basic issues during its tenure.
- 05Ashish Dua from Congress highlights the deteriorating civic infrastructure in Gurugram.
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During a press conference in Gurugram, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini criticized opposition parties for their alleged anti-women mindset, particularly in light of recent events in Parliament. He asserted that these actions reveal a desire to limit women's participation in governance. Saini highlighted the government's focus on women's empowerment through initiatives such as the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao campaign, launched in 2015, which has been pivotal in transforming societal attitudes toward girls. He also mentioned the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana and Ujjwala Yojana as significant schemes improving the quality of life for women across India, noting that 160,000 houses have been built in Haryana under these initiatives.
In contrast, Ashish Dua, a senior leader from the Indian National Congress, criticized the government's handling of civic infrastructure in Gurugram, pointing out issues like poor air quality and traffic management. Dua urged Saini to focus on current challenges rather than past criticisms, emphasizing the need for a new development roadmap for Gurugram. Saini expressed confidence that voters are increasingly rejecting opposition narratives in favor of development-oriented governance and described the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam as a landmark decision for enhancing women's participation in governance.
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The focus on women's empowerment initiatives may lead to improved societal attitudes and increased participation of women in various sectors, while addressing civic infrastructure issues in Gurugram is crucial for its development as an investment hub.
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