CM Rekha Gupta Hands Over Cheques of ₹1 Lakh Each and Karwa Chauth Kits to 51 Newlywed Women

I stand with every daughter of Delhi as her elder sister. Do not panic when faced with any difficulty, speak openly about your concerns: CM Rekha Gupta

New Delhi : Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday handed over cheques of ₹1 lakh each and Karwa Chauth kits to 51 newlywed women at the Mukhyamantri Janseva Sadan on the occasion of their first Karwa Chauth. All 51 women had been married in a mass wedding ceremony organised by the Ladli Foundation in March. The initiative to provide financial assistance and gifts on their first Karwa Chauth is a commendable effort to bring happiness into their lives while providing financial support.

The Chief Minister extended her heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to all the women on their first Karwa Chauth and wished them a happy, prosperous and joyful married life. She interacted warmly with them, enquired about their families and married lives, and listened to their experiences.

CM Assures Women of Her Support

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta assured the women that she would stand by them in every situation. She urged them not to panic when faced with any difficulty or challenging circumstances, but to share their concerns openly and without hesitation. Assuring them of her support as an elder sister, she said they were not alone and that their problems would be heard with sensitivity.

The Chief Minister encouraged the women to pursue their dreams with confidence, build their own identities and move forward in life. She said their happiness, dignity and self-reliance were paramount, and that they should always feel respected, safe and supported in every situation.

Financial Assistance to Support a New Beginning

Following the mass wedding organised by the Ladli Foundation in March, the 51 women have now received financial assistance of ₹1 lakh each on their first Karwa Chauth. They were also given Karwa Chauth kits to make the special occasion more memorable.

Appreciating the initiative, the Chief Minister said that supporting daughters in need at the time of their marriage and standing by them on important occasions in their lives was a sensitive and commendable effort. Such initiatives provide emotional support to the women and their families while strengthening the spirit of cooperation, respect and belonging in society.