New Delhi, Aug 10 — Several women beneficiaries became emotional after meeting Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta at the Delhi Assembly on Monday. The Chief Minister distributed bicycles to students under the Vidya Vahini Yojana, as part of government’s efforts to promote girls’ education and empowerment.
Addressing reporters, Rekha Gupta said the Delhi government is committed to strengthening the self-confidence of girls and ensuring their overall development.
“It is the self-confidence of Delhi’s daughters that Delhi government wants to strengthen. Our government stands with them to help them move forward with greater confidence. We want to fulfil every need related to their safety, dignity, healthcare, and well-being so that from the time a girl is born, she can be empowered through the Lakhpati Yojana,” the Chief Minister said.
She further highlighted the government’s focus on encouraging girls to become self-reliant.
“We are working to ensure that as a girl child grows and reaches Class 9, she receives a bicycle and becomes more independent. Beyond this, there are several schemes launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, all aimed at empowering girls and women across the country,” she added.
As part of the Vidya Vahini Yojana, Chief Minister Gupta distributed bicycles to students, a move aimed at improving access to education and encouraging school attendance among girls.
Meanwhile, BJP workers staged protests, alleging that Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders and MLAs were attempting to block the implementation of the Lakshmi Yojana scheme. A separate protest was also held outside the office of Leader of Opposition Atishi, led by former BJP MP Ramesh Bidhuri.
Speaking to IANS, BJP leader Harish Oberoi said women had gathered outside the residences and offices of AAP legislators to voice their dissatisfaction.
“All these women have come to protest against the stand taken by Aam Aadmi Party MLAs. Our respected Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has launched the Lakshmi Yojana, under which women will receive Rs 2,500. However, when the issue was discussed in the Assembly, AAP MLAs opposed it and walked out of the House,” Oberoi said.