If the Congress party is reelected in Chhattisgarh, Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel has promised to provide women in the state with an annual financial assistance of Rs 15,000. This announcement comes just before the second phase of Chhattisgarh elections, which is scheduled for November 17. The promise is seen as a response to the opposition BJP’s pledge in its manifesto to give married women Rs 12,000 per year.
Baghel made the announcement during a press conference in Raipur, stating that this decision was taken on the auspicious occasion of Diwali, with the blessings of Maa Lakshmi ji and Chhattisgarh Mahtari, in order to empower women. Under the “Chhattisgarh Gruha Lakshmi Yojana,” women in the state will receive Rs 15,000 directly into their bank accounts every year once the Congress government is formed again.
Baghel also took the opportunity to extend Diwali greetings to the people of Chhattisgarh. The first phase of polling for 20 out of the total 90 assembly seats in the state was already conducted on November 7, while the remaining 70 seats will be voted on November 17.
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