CM Mohan Yadav Celebrates Raksha Bandhan with Women Sarpanches in Bhopal
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav participated in the ‘Rani Durgavati Mahila Sarpanch Sammelan’ and Rakshabandhan Program at his residence in Bhopal. Women tied Rakhi to the CM and exchanged sweets. CM Yadav expressed happiness over the celebration and assured support to women sarpanches.
He announced an additional Rs 250 aid for ‘Ladli Behnas’ along with the monthly aid of Rs 1250, to be transferred on August 10. The program will be celebrated at around 25,000 places across the state.
In a post on X, CM Yadav shared his gratitude for the blessings and participation of women from far-flung areas. Several ministers and dignitaries also attended the event.
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CM -: CM stands for Chief Minister. He is the head of the government in a state in India.
Mohan Yadav -: Mohan Yadav is the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, a state in India.
Raksha Bandhan -: Raksha Bandhan is an Indian festival where sisters tie a thread called Rakhi on their brothers’ wrists, symbolizing love and protection.
Sarpanches -: Sarpanches are the elected heads of villages in India. They are responsible for the administration of their villages.
Bhopal -: Bhopal is the capital city of the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh.
Rani Durgavati Mahila Sarpanch Sammelan -: This is a gathering or meeting of women sarpanches named after Rani Durgavati, a famous queen and warrior in Indian history.
Rakhi -: Rakhi is a decorative thread tied by sisters on their brothers’ wrists during Raksha Bandhan.
Ladli Behnas -: Ladli Behnas refers to a scheme or program aimed at supporting women, often sisters, in the community.
Ministers -: Ministers are members of the government who are in charge of specific departments or areas, like education or health.
Dignitaries -: Dignitaries are important people who hold high positions in the government or society.