Why do something for government which does nothing for us: Priyanka Gandhi to women India News – Times of India

CHITRAKOOT: Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday sought women’s support for his party in the upcoming elections answer The state assembly elections are asking him why help such a government which is not doing anything for them.
Priyanka Gandhi called on women to support her party after promising 40 per cent of her party’s tickets to women candidates in the UP assembly elections next year.
Addressing a women’s gathering here as part of his “ladki hoon, laden sakti hoon” (I am a girl and can fight) campaign, the Congress leader asked her to rally behind his party and say that she is a part of their struggle. want to be a part of.
“I have come here to talk to you because you have to make up your mind. You are half the population, raise your voice. Come together and seek your rights in politics,” she encouraged women.
“Why are you helping a government that is doing nothing for you?” He asked.
“If a woman is contesting an election, close your eyes and vote for her without thinking of anything else at the time of voting because she will stand for you and be with you in your struggle.” Priyanka Gandhi categorically sought support for women Congress candidates.
Gandhi also referred to his recent meeting with some ASHA workers, who were earlier allegedly beaten up by the police while trying to raise their demands at a public meeting of the chief minister. Yogi Adityanath,
“Will you get your rights if you ask for them from the same people who beat you up when you raise your voice?” He asked, “You have to fight for it, don’t ask for your rights from the oppressors.”
NS All India Congress Committee The leader said that in one and a half years she has been active in the state, she has closely observed the struggle of women and wants to raise her voice by being a part of their struggle.
In a light-hearted manner, she told the female participants that her slogan “ladki hoon, fight sakti hoon” did not mean going back home and fighting with husbands.
“Otherwise, they will all turn against me,” she said.
Referring to his party’s resolve to give 40 per cent ticket to women, he said, “Your participation in politics is certain, the initiative taken by Congress cannot be reversed, women contesting elections will bring change in politics and society.” . ,
“No political party will be able to stop them, everyone has to take equal initiative and women have to be given their rights,” he said.
He also took a dig at the government’s freebies kitchen gas cylinder scheme, saying, “But women are not able to fill it because of the high prices.”
“Government thinks that everything can be achieved by giving gifts, it does not want to recognize your strength, nor does it want to help you move forward. When you try to make progress you have to face problems,” she said.

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