The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from women across various sectors, with former Chief Minister and Leader of Opposition Jai Ram Thakur also gracing the occasion. The celebration highlighted the role of women in society and their continuous struggle for empowerment.
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Saturday said that the police are investigating the alleged Hampi rape case and the action will be taken as per the law.
The Delhi Government on Saturday approved a groundbreaking initiative, Mahila Samridhi Yojna, a Rs 5,100 crore yearly scheme aimed at empowering women in Delhi.
Claiming that the Delhi government was merely "playing to the gallery," Kakkar remarked that they have only made an announcement and have not announced dates despite their previous claims that women would get financial assistance till March 8.
After the Delhi government approved 'Mahila Samridhi Yojana' to provide Rs 2500 to women on the occasion of International Women's Day, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday said that the committee has been formed and registration for the scheme will begin soon.
Union Minister and BJP National President JP Nadda said, "Today, I am happy, and I congratulate CM Rekha Gupta and others on allocating Rs 5100 crore to implement the Mahila Samriddhi Yojan in Delhi."
Earlier, Aam Aadmi Party leader and Delhi MLA Gopal Rai criticized the Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday for not fulfilling the promises made before the Assembly elections, urging the Delhi government to implement the financial aid scheme of providing Rs 2,500 per month to women in Delhi
People gathered at CM Gupta's residence and extended their wishes by giving small plants and bouquets. She also attended a program on International Women's Day 2025 at Fortis Hospital Delhi.
Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva attacked the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) over its failure to fulfill promises of transferring rupees 1000 to the women of Punjab.
The Delhi cabinet is likely to meet on March 8 regarding the proposed Mahila Samriddhi Yojana, which would provide financial assistance worth Rs 2,500 to women residing in the national capital, sources said on Friday.
"Before elections, BJP had promised, so the people of Delhi want the budget to be prepared based on that. The first guarantee was to give women of Delhi Rs 2,500, and they had said that by 8th March, women would get the financial aid in their accounts," Gopal Rai told ANI.