NewKerala.com

Key Points

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis strongly rejected Rahul Gandhi's vote theft allegations. He accused the opposition of trying to defame Maharashtra's reputation in Bihar. During a Raksha Bandhan event, Fadnavis celebrated with BJP women workers and received thousands of rakhis. He emphasized women's empowerment and predicted they would lead India's future from 2029.

Key Points: Fadnavis Slams Rahul Gandhi Vote Chori Claims Defames Maharashtra

  • Fadnavis received over 36,000 rakhis from BJP women workers in Mumbai
  • Reaffirmed government's commitment to women empowerment schemes
  • Praised PM Modi for giving women special opportunities in Parliament
  • Predicted women will be in power from 2029 in India
2 min read

Trying to defame Maharashtra in Bihar: Maharashtra CM slams Rahul Gandhi's 'Vote Chori' allegations

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis rejects Rahul Gandhi's vote theft allegations, accuses opposition of defaming Maharashtra during Raksha Bandhan event.

"There is no vote chori, in fact, I will say their minds have been stolen - Devendra Fadnavis"

Mumbai, August 23

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday said that there is no vote theft and the opposition is trying to defame Maharashtra in Bihar, reacting to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's "vote chori" allegations on the Election Commission.

The Chief Minister celebrated the Raksha Bandhan Function with Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) women workers in Mumbai. Fadnavis received thousands of rakhis and reaffirmed his government's commitment to women's empowerment.

Addressing the gathering, Fadnavis said, "There is no vote chori, in fact, I will say their (opposition) minds have been stolen... They are trying to defame Maharashtra in Bihar. But whatever they do, they can defame us neither in Bihar nor abroad."

He also said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi got a large number of votes from our sisters.

Calling the celebration a special one, the Chief Minister said, "This function is beautiful and emotional. I have received 36 lakh and 78k Rakhis. I always wanna this kind of affection from my sisters. Every Rakhi is full of love & emotion. We believe in family."

He expressed gratitude towards women supporters, saying, "Nobody can do anything against me because your love is with me. Your blessings are my strength. I got an opportunity to be CM because I am here to serve you."

Fadnavis praised the contribution of women in national service and politics. "When Operation Sindoor was going on, our two female army officers used to hold conferences. PM Modi has also given a special opportunity to women in the Parliament of the nation."

Looking ahead, he asserted that women would play a central role in shaping India's future. "From 2029, you (women) will be in power in our nation."

Fadnavis also spoke about India's economic ambitions, stating, "In the upcoming 20 years, India must be the 1st or 2nd largest economy in the world." He highlighted Maharashtra's role, saying, "Maharashtra is the 1st state in the Lakhpati Didi scheme. Not a single scheme will stop until we are in government."

- ANI

Share this article:

Reader Comments

P
Priya S
Beautiful to see our CM celebrating Rakhi with women workers! 36 lakh rakhis is incredible ❤️ Maharashtra has always been progressive about women's empowerment. Lakhpati Didi scheme is changing lives!
M
Michael C
As an observer, I think both sides need to provide evidence for their claims. Vote integrity is fundamental to democracy. The EC should address these concerns transparently to maintain public trust.
Sneha F
Maharashtra-Bihar unity zindabad! 🤝 Why create divisions between states? We are all Indians first. Politicians should stop this state vs state narrative for political gains.
A
Aditya G
ॐ Fadnavis sir speaks truth! Opposition has no real issues so they create fake narratives. Maharashtra's development under BJP is visible to everyone. From infrastructure to women empowerment - top class work!
N
Nisha Z
While I appreciate the focus on women's empowerment, I wish politicians would spend less time on political rhetoric and more on actual governance. The rakhi event is nice, but what about implementing policies effectively?

We welcome thoughtful discussions from our readers. Please keep comments respectful and on-topic.

Leave a Comment

Minimum 50 characters 0/50