Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that the Lodhi community has contributed significantly in the freedom movement and for the development of Madhya Pradesh.
Lodhi Samaj is the pride of the country. Veerangana Rani Avantibai gave her last drop of blood for the nation.
On her martyrdom day, initiatives have also been taken to install statues at various places in the state along with declaring voluntary holiday in Madhya Pradesh.
Rani Avanti Bai Welfare Board will also be formed for the welfare of Lodhi-Lodha-Lodh society.
Chief Minister Chouhan was addressing the Mahasammelan of Lodhi-Lodha-Lodh Kshatriya Mahasabha near Atal Path in Mata Mandir area of Bhopal today. Former Chief Minister Uma Bharti was also present on the occasion.
Chief Minister Chouhan said that necessary steps will be taken on the suggestion given by Lodhi-Lodha-Lodh Kshatriya Mahasabha. On the request of former Chief Minister Uma Bharti, it was decided to close the premises of liquor shops in the state.
Chief Minister Chouhan said that special attention has been paid for women empowerment in Madhya Pradesh. The guidance provided by Uma Bharti will be followed in the future also for the interest of the state.
In the beginning, Chief Minister Chouhan offered floral tributes to Veerangana Rani Avanti Bai. A large number of office bearers and members of organisations of Lodhi Samaj were present in the programme.
