Gruha Lakshmi scheme empowering women economically, socially; No question of stopping it: CM
Belagavi: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah affirmed on Wednesday that his government’s Gruha Lakshmi scheme has significantly empowered women both economically and socially, and there is no question of discontinuing it.
Speaking to reporters after interacting with beneficiaries of the Gruha Lakshmi scheme at the Suvarna Vidhana Soudha in Belagavi, he underscored the transformative impact of the scheme on women's lives.
The CM revealed that over 25 beneficiaries shared their experiences and explained how the financial support from the Gruha Lakshmi scheme has helped them improve their standard of living. He highlighted that the women expressed their gratitude towards the government and the concerned ministers for bringing positive change to their lives.
Siddaramaiah also addressed opposition criticism, particularly from Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders, who claimed that the scheme had caused tensions between mother-in-laws and daughter-in-laws. He refuted these allegations, pointing out that all the beneficiaries spoke about the benefits of the scheme.
Furthermore, he expressed his satisfaction with the scheme's positive outcomes and assured that the government would continue to support the Gruha Lakshmi initiative to further uplift women in the state.
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Belagavi: BJP Leader CT Ravi arrested for alleged obscene remarks on Min. Lakshmi Hebbalkar
Belagavi: BJP MLC CT Ravi was arrested hours after he was accused of making obscene remarks against Women and Child Development Minister Lakshmi Hebbalkar in the Legislative Council on Thursday.
It has been learnt that the BJP leader was arrested from the Suvarna Vidhana Soudha premises.
An FIR was lodged against the BJP Leader following his alleged remarks on the Minister during a protest by the Congress Party over Amit Shah’s alleged defamatory remarks on Dr. BR. Ambedkar.
The FIR was registered at Hirebagewadi Police Station in Belagavi based on a complaint filed by Minister Lakshmi Hebbalkar.
