Ahilyabai an exemplar of women empowerment: CM
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Bhubaneswar: CM Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday lauded Ahilyabai Holkar as a pioneering social reformer and exemplar of
women empowerment
and good governance during her state-level 300th birth anniversary celebrations at Jayadev Bhawan here.
Majhi emphasised Ahilyabai's enduring legacy in Indian history, citing her commitment to justice, courage and public service. He drew parallels between her governance principles and contemporary initiatives, including the state's
Subhadra Yojana
scheme for women's empowerment.
Majhi also highlighted recent developments in women's leadership, referencing defence minister Rajnath Singh's briefing on
Operation Sindoor
and women's crucial role in the maintenance of national security.
"Operation Sindoor symbolises female power. Operation Sindoor is not just the 'name' of a military operation; it is a symbol of female power," Majhi stated, connecting it to local traditions like 'Sabitri Brata'.
He said a few days ago, 'Sabitri Brata' was celebrated. "Sati Sabitri fought with god of death, Yamraj, for her sindoor. To uphold the dignity of that sindoor, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has taken a solemn vow," he said.
Majhi further said that anyone who looks at the sindoor of the women of this country with contempt will surely meet Yamraj. "This is the warning given by the PM. This country is in safe hands. The whole nation echoes today, 'If Modi is there, we are safe'," he said.
Assembly speaker Surama Padhi, Deputy CM Pravati Parida, and minister for language, literature and culture, Suryabanshi Suraj, among others, were present. The event featured the launch of an Odia book titled 'Karmayogini Punyashloka Ahilyabai Holkar'.
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