Bareilly,

April 24 (HS): Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya chaired

a Jan Aakrosh (public outcry) event against women's rights at Invertis

University in the city on Friday. The event delivered a clear message from the

government regarding the Nari Shakti Vandan Act and reiterated its commitment

to empowering women. A large number of women and BJP workers attended the

conference.

In

his address, the Deputy Chief Minister said that this is not just an event, but

a symbol of the fight for women's dignity and rights. He explained that an

attempt was made to provide 33 percent reservation for women by convening a

special session of Parliament on April 16, 17, and 18, but this was not

possible due to opposition hostility. He said that if the opposition had

cooperated, this historic bill could have been passed. Citing the example of

reservations for women in panchayats and municipal bodies, Maurya said its

positive impact is clearly visible. He added that today, women are leading as

district panchayat presidents in Bareilly, a result of the opportunities available

to women. He emphasized that women excel in every field; the only need is to

provide them with opportunities.

Referring

to Narendra Modi's pledge, he said the Prime Minister has clearly stated,

I have neither lost heart nor my spirit has broken. I will ensure 33

percent reservation for women. Maurya said the BJP is committed to

fulfilling this pledge, while the opposition has ridiculed the issue. He said

the public will answer those who insult half the population. In his speech,

Maurya also presented examples of women's power in Indian tradition. He said

that women's power is one that brings back the life of their husbands from

Yamraj in the form of Sati, demonstrates bravery in the form of Rani Lakshmi

Bai, and shows the path of education to society in the form of Savitribai

Phule. He said that the BJP government is continuously working to advance

women.

The

Deputy Chief Minister, citing central and state government schemes, said that

millions of women have benefited from these schemes. He explained that bank

accounts have been opened for 400 million women, toilets have been built in 100

million homes, and housing has been provided to 70 million poor families, most

of whom are women. Furthermore, women are being empowered financially through

the Ayushman Bharat scheme, millions of gas connections under the Ujjwala

scheme, and the Lakhpati Didi scheme. He said the government's goal

is to make millions of women self-reliant.

Referring

to the Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao campaign, he said it's not just a

slogan, but a strong foundation for women's empowerment. He added that the

country's president and state governor are women, which indicates that women

are being given leadership opportunities. Attacking the opposition, Maurya said

the public will respond to the protests of 2026 in 2027.

At

the event, Forest and Environment Minister Dr. Arun Kumar said that the BJP was

serious about providing 33 percent reservation to women, but this was not

possible due to the opposition. He said that this anger of women should now

reach the public.

Mayor

Dr. Umesh Gautam said that the opposition has crushed the dreams of women,

while the BJP is working to advance them. District Panchayat President Rashmi

Patel said that the BJP's identity is women's respect and upliftment, but the

opposition has betrayed women.

MP

Chhatrapal Gangwar said that when it came to respecting women, the opposition

failed to support him. He promised to spread this message to every village and

every home. BJP regional president Digvijay Singh Shakya said that women play a

crucial role in achieving the goal of a developed India by 2047, and their

political empowerment is essential for this.

Legislative

Council members Kunwar Maharaj Singh, Bahoran Lal Maurya, MLAs Dr. DC Verma, Dr.

MP Arya, Dr. Raghvendra Sharma, District President Sompal Sharma, Metropolitan

President Adhir Saxena, and numerous public representatives were present at the

event. The participation and enthusiasm of women during the conference is being

considered a major show of strength by the BJP.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi