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Delhi CM conducts Kanya Pujan on Mahanavami, vows to empower girls' future
✍️ Daily Excelsior
🗓 20 Oct 2026, 06:13 AM
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Delhi Chief Minister performed the traditional Kanya Pujan with his family on the Hindu festival of Mahanavami, promising to work towards a brighter future for girls.
Delhi's Chief Minister observed the ritual of Kanya Pujan on Mahanavami, accompanied by his spouse and children, at a venue in the capital. The ceremony, a customary Hindu practice that honors young girls as embodiments of the divine feminine, was conducted in the presence of senior party leaders and local officials.
During the event, the CM highlighted the importance of gender equality and reiterated his government's commitment to policies that improve education, health and safety for girls across Delhi. He announced plans to strengthen existing schemes aimed at increasing school enrolment and skill development for adolescent girls.
The pledge was received with applause from the assembled crowd, which included representatives of women's groups and school teachers. Observers noted that the public declaration aligns with the administration's broader agenda of women’s empowerment ahead of upcoming state elections.
During the event, the CM highlighted the importance of gender equality and reiterated his government's commitment to policies that improve education, health and safety for girls across Delhi. He announced plans to strengthen existing schemes aimed at increasing school enrolment and skill development for adolescent girls.
The pledge was received with applause from the assembled crowd, which included representatives of women's groups and school teachers. Observers noted that the public declaration aligns with the administration's broader agenda of women’s empowerment ahead of upcoming state elections.