NewzVille Desk
The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, graced a unique Mass Wedding ceremony, organised by Shri Bageshwar Jan Seva Samiti, at Gadha, Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh today.
Addressing the gathering, the President said that today, as our country moves from women-development to women-led development, we must all contribute to making our daughters and sisters strong and capable.
She urged people to pay attention to women’s education, health, and safety. She said that our small efforts would empower them. She also advised the women to make continuous efforts for their education and self-reliance.
The President said that in our tradition, saints have shown the path to the people for centuries. They have raised their voice against the social evils prevalent in contemporary society. They have also raised their voice against discrimination based on caste, gender, etc. Be it Guru Nanak, Sant Ravidas, Sant Kabir Das, Meera Bai, or Sant Tukaram, all have inspired people to follow the right path through their teachings. Their contribution to Indian society has given them a respectful place.
President Murmu said that contemporary spiritual leaders could play an important role in building a self-reliant, harmonious, and environment-friendly India.
On the occasion 251 couples tied nauptial knot. Out of the 251 girls, 108 belong to tribal communities, while remaining 143 are from other communities. The girls came from 9 different states – Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Delhi, Rajasthan, Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha and Chhattisgarh.
From the selected girls 4 disabled, 54 orphans, 94 having lost their fathers and 12 having lost their mothers.
Governor of Madhya Pradesh, Mangubhai C. Patel and Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh Mohan Yadav were present on the occasion.
