With voting underway and political rhetoric peaking, the Prime Minister promised strict law enforcement, direct financial support and expanded welfare coverage if the Bharatiya Janata Party comes to power in the state.
PM Modi announces '10 guarantees' for Bengal women; promises safety net, financial aid and job securit (IANS)
Amid an intense and often bitter election battle in West Bengal, where allegations of violence, welfare politics, and women’s safety have taken centre stage, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday sharpened the BJP’s pitch with a targeted outreach to women voters. Addressing a rally in Nadia, he accused the ruling Trinamool Congress of failing to protect and empower women, and framed the contest as a fight for dignity, security, and economic independence of “Bengal’s sisters and daughters.” He stressed, “Our sisters and daughters have had to bear the brunt of the TMC’s ‘Maha Jungle Raj.’
PM Modi added, “The TMC can never truly empower the women of Bengal. You witnessed an example of this in Parliament just last week. The BJP seeks to implement a 33% reservation for women in both Parliament and the State Assemblies. This matter was debated in Parliament, yet the TMC does not want the women of Bengal to secure more seats. Consequently, in collusion with the Congress, they blocked the passage of this legislation in Parliament. Every woman in Bengal will undoubtedly punish the TMC for this…”
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With voting underway and political rhetoric peaking, the Prime Minister sought to consolidate support by unveiling a “10-point guarantee” for women. He promised strict law enforcement, direct financial support, and expanded welfare coverage if the Bharatiya Janata Party comes to power in the state.
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#WATCH | Nadia, West Bengal: Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, “Our sisters and daughters have had to bear the brunt of the TMC’s ‘Maha Jungle Raj.’ The gang rape and murder of a minor girl in Hanskhali stands as a stark example of the TMC’s fear-driven model. Incidents of… pic.twitter.com/9ytF6X0d6Y
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Strict action against crimes: The government will ensure the toughest punishment for crimes against women, set up women’s police stations in every block, and deploy special safety squads on the streets.
Women in policing: Large-scale recruitment of young women into the state police force will be undertaken to improve representation and responsiveness.
Direct cash support: Under the proposed ‘Matri Shakti Bhorosa Card’, women will receive Rs Rs 36,000 annually through direct benefit transfer.
Support for higher education: Financial assistance of Rs 50,000 will be provided to young women pursuing graduation.
Aid for expectant mothers: Pregnant women will be given financial support of up to Rs 21,000.
Infant nutrition support: An additional Rs 36,000 will be allocated to ensure proper nutrition for infants.
Savings for daughters: Benefits under the Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana will be expanded to secure the future of girl children.
Self-employment push: Women will be eligible for Mudra loans up to Rs 20 lakh, with a push to create “Lakhpati Didis” through entrepreneurship support.
Healthcare coverage: Women will get free treatment up to Rs 5 lakh under Ayushman Bharat, along with free cervical cancer vaccination and sickle cell screening.
Housing ownership: Under PM Awas Yojana, houses for poor families will be registered in the name of women, with Rs 1.5 lakh directly transferred for construction.
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