New Delhi:

Union Minister Smriti Irani slams Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh for accusing the BJP government’s ‘Nari Shakti’ slogan of being “just words and no real action” .

Union Minister Smriti Israeli lashed out at Congress for criticizing the central government on issues related to women, referring to Jairam Ramesh in a post on social media platform Ramesh) is known as the “courtier” of the Gandhi family. The rightful heirs of India plundered the wealth of India. Even after their fall, their courtiers continued to distort facts and manipulate figures to undermine the efforts of the BJP government for the welfare of women.

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Monday alleged that the Ministry of Women and Child Development has “suffered a colossal failure” in the past 10 years.

He said the formation of a Congress-led government in June 2024 would end the “Anya-Kher of the Women’s Decade”. He claimed that for a decade, the WCD ministry had seen only “incompetence, apathy and anti-women mentality”.

After the Congress charges were made, Smriti Israeli posted a long message on To curry favor, a certain courtier inadvertently exposed his own apparent incompetence. His misleading efforts in the guise of intellectualism led to an embarrassing misunderstanding of the role and mandate of the Ministry of Women and Child Development.”

“Nonetheless, here is a post discussing his oversight and highlighting his ignorance, especially in the context of the important work done by the BJP government for Nari Shakti,” she said.

“Incompetent courtiers have covered up the National Crime Commission data and blatantly ignored the Modi government’s initiatives to encourage women to report crime boldly while spearheading a vigorous fight against crimes against women,” she said.

“He has blatantly displayed selective amnesia by admitting that UPA set up the NIRBHAYA Fund, but conveniently ignored the obvious fact that not a single rupee was spent on the fund until the watershed year of 2014,” she said, And added, “-In 2014, under the Modi regime, a total of 40 projects were launched across the country through the NIRBHAYA Fund. As of FY 2023-24, a total of Rs 7,212.85 crore has been allocated, 75% of which has been disbursed to the central government and initiatives implemented by the state government,” she added.

“The courtiers (pronounced Jairam Ramesh) may also be happy to know that basic measures like the Emergency Response Support System (ERSS) are being implemented by the Modi regime alone,” the Union minister said.

“The 112-ERSS number is currently active in all 36 states/Union Territories and has effectively managed calls of over Rs 3,034 crore. Additionally, the Women’s Helpline (WHL) has been operating under the NIRBHAYA Fund since 2015. 181 -WHL serves over 71.31 lakh women and handles over 1.39 billion calls. The list of projects under the NIRBHAYA Fund is extensive and includes one-stop centres, women’s help desks in every police station and establishment of fast-track courts for women and children,” she said .

Smriti Irani added: “The stark contrast between the track record of the BJP government and its inaction demonstrates not just numbers but positive governance and tangible change under the Modi regime. “

Continuing his attack on Jairam Ramesh, the Union Minister said, “However, the facts contradict the baseless allegations. When the heirs came to know that funds for women and girls have surged since 2014-15 He will be disturbed when it is tripled. The 2024-25 budget has exposed their lies, with gender-specific allocations soaring to over Rs 309 crore, a 215 per cent increase over 2014-15.”

“Moreover, the Ministry of Women and Child Development’s flagship projects are thriving. The evidence is clear: the BJP government is making unprecedented progress in upholding women’s rights and welfare, in stark contrast to the lip service and mismanagement of the UPA regime,” she says.

The Union Minister further said, “The state predators and their blind followers have easily found a newfound affection for the Anganwadi workers, blatantly ignoring the undeniable fact that the courtiers’ ‘concern’ is nothing but a sham”.

“They ignore or willfully ignore the reality and fail to acknowledge the substantive and practical actions that the BJP government has taken. Far from remaining indifferent, the Modi regime has increased their emoluments by Rs 1,500. In addition to the salary hike, an additional 2,000.” has been allocated for mobile data,” she said.

“Moreover, the regime does not just provide monetary aid. It also carefully weaves a safety net for these workers by enrolling them in flagship welfare schemes like Ayushman Bharat and various insurance schemes like Prime Minister Jeevan Jyoti and Suraksha Bima Yojana,” she explain.

“Moreover, under Prime Minister Garib Kalyan’s package, Anganwadi workers and aides have received generous benefits, including the crucial Rs 50 lakh Covid cover. In stark contrast to the superficial rhetoric, the BJP The government has resolutely shown its unwavering dedication to truly empower Anganwadi workers,” the union minister added in the post.

Smriti Irani also said that after a considerable period of “correcting the wrong beliefs of courtiers and their masters, it is time to break their final misconceptions about women in the workforce. The PLFS Report 2022-23 is not just is a statistic; it is a testament to “the continued rise of women in India, marking a 4.2% surge in female labor force participation to reach 37% by 2023”.

“Let’s be honest: 69% of MUDRA loan recipients are women, who are not just beneficiaries but architects of their own businesses. The numbers from Stand Up India are similar, with a whopping 84% being women, underscoring their indomitable Entrepreneurship. “Spirit. Under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, financial empowerment of Self-Help Groups (SHGs) is more than a policy; it is a revolution, driving tremendous progress. Harsh reality? Women-led development is the cornerstone of Viksit Bharat,” she asserted.

She added that “Nari Shakti” is not only aware of this but is “at the forefront of this transformation”.

“The courtier, blinded by his allegiance to the so-called heir apparent and his Nari Nyay gimmicks, has lost touch with reality. The BJP government led by Prime Minister Modi believes that women are not just a repository of votes but also a source of progress for India torch bearers. And committed to unswervingly upholding this vision,” said Smriti Irani.

Earlier, Jairam Ramesh listed five so-called “massive failures” of the WCD ministry: “Crimes against women and children have doubled; budget cuts and underutilization of funds; Low wages and abuse of ASHA and Anganwadi workers; increase in anemia among women and children; unemployment and loss of income among women.”

The Congress leader claimed: “While the minister herself remained silent when women were being attacked across India, waking up only to the crimes in opposition-ruled states, her ministry diverted funds from necessary programs and hard-working transferred to women.”

Elections for the country’s 543 Lok Sabha seats will be held in seven phases starting from April 19. Counting of votes will take place on June 4.

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