Significance of Women’s Day for Trinamool Amid Upcoming Bengal Elections
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Synopsis
International Women’s Day is crucial for Trinamool Congress in West Bengal as they prepare for the upcoming Assembly elections. Women's participation is essential, and the party has organized various initiatives to highlight women-centric schemes.
Key Takeaways
- International Women’s Day emphasizes women's empowerment.
- Trinamool Congress focuses on women voters ahead of elections.
- Rallies will showcase women-centric developmental schemes.
- Silent rallies will highlight significant welfare programs.
- Appreciation for Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's initiatives.
Kolkata, March 7 (NationPress) This year, International Women’s Day is particularly significant for the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) in West Bengal, as the state prepares for vital Assembly elections next year.
As seen in past elections, women voters are anticipated to play a crucial role in influencing the outcomes for the party’s candidates.
The women’s cell of Trinamool has launched a variety of initiatives for International Women’s Day on Saturday, which aim to highlight the positive effects of various women-focused developmental and welfare schemes, especially for women in rural regions.
These activities will include rallies exclusively featuring women activists, led by elected female representatives. Each district will organize its own rally, while the main event in Kolkata will be led by two distinguished women leaders from the state cabinet -- Minister of State for Finance (Independent Charge) Chandrima Bhattacharya, and the Minister for Women & Child Welfare, Social Welfare, and Commerce & Industries Dr. Shashi Panja.
Due to the ongoing higher secondary examinations, these rallies will be conducted in silence, with no slogans or microphones utilized. Instead, participants will carry colorful posters and banners accentuating schemes like Lakshmir Bhandar and the Kanyashree Scholarship.
“The objective is to remind the public how these initiatives have positively impacted the lives of women in the state,” stated a senior party official.
These programs also serve as a token of appreciation to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for originating these “remarkable” schemes.
“The posters will highlight how some of our initiatives, particularly Lakshmir Bhandar, have been adopted by other states,” the official added.
Although the 2025-26 state budget did not propose an increase in payments for the Lakshmir Bhandar scheme, political analysts expect an interim announcement regarding this issue as the elections approach.
