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Shivakumar Says Sita’s Sacrifice Inspires Women Entrepreneurs and Leadership
D.K. Shivakumar spoke at an event for women entrepreneurs in Bengaluru.
He said Sita’s courage and sacrifices in the Ramayana were very great.
He said women who build businesses despite difficulties can inspire others.
He also praised Sonia Gandhi for leading the Congress party after difficult personal losses.
Shivakumar said women should become leaders in villages, cities, and Parliament.
He talked about government programs that help women travel and manage household expenses.
He encouraged parents to value daughters and reject the idea that the first child should be a boy.
He also asked businesswomen to support a proposed tunnel road in Bengaluru.
He said everyone should work together to develop Karnataka.
Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said Sita’s character and sacrifices were greater than Lord Rama’s.
He described women entrepreneurs who overcame challenges as role models for society.
Shivakumar cited Sonia Gandhi’s leadership and decision to make way for Manmohan Singh as an example of sacrifice.
He highlighted Karnataka’s Shakti and Gruha Lakshmi schemes as measures supporting women’s confidence and financial independence.
He urged women entrepreneurs to support Bengaluru’s proposed tunnel road project and participate in Karnataka’s development.
- Who
- Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, women entrepreneurs, and event organisers from the Ubuntu Consortium of Women Entrepreneurs Association.
- What
- Shivakumar praised women’s sacrifice, entrepreneurship, and leadership while discussing government schemes and Bengaluru’s proposed tunnel road.
- Where
- The FKCCI auditorium in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
- When
- Wednesday; the specific date was not stated.
- Why
- He was speaking after inaugurating the fifth edition of Together We Grow—International Women Entrepreneurship Day and encouraging women’s participation in social and economic development.
Key facts
- Event
- Fifth edition of Together We Grow—International Women Entrepreneurship Day
- Organizer
- Ubuntu Consortium of Women Entrepreneurs Association
- Shakti scheme
- Allows women to travel free on government buses across Karnataka, according to Shivakumar
- Gruha Lakshmi scheme
- Provides Rs 2,000 a month to 1.22 crore women, according to Shivakumar
- Women’s reservation
- Shivakumar referred to 33 per cent reservation and called for women’s leadership from gram panchayats to Parliament
- Bengaluru vehicles
- The city has around 1.4 crore vehicles, according to Shivakumar
- Infrastructure spending
- The government is spending Rs 1.5 lakh crore on infrastructure development, according to Shivakumar
Quotes
D.K. Shivakumar
Karnataka Chief Minister speaking at a women entrepreneurship event in Bengaluru
“Sonia Gandhi faced many setbacks in her life, including the death of Indira Gandhi and the assassination of her husband. Despite these challenges, she led the party. Although she had opportunities to become Prime Minister twice, she gave way to economist Manmohan Singh. This is an example of a woman’s sacrifice. Women nurture and create leaders.”
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“Ramayana’s Sita’s character is much greater than Rama’s. Her sacrifices and struggles are an inspiration. Women are creators, and those of you who have built enterprises by overcoming challenges are role models.”
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