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Pune Gets Pink e-Rickshaws for Women Drivers, Ajit Pawar Advocates Safety Protocols

By Lokmat English Desk | Updated: April 21, 2025 15:03 IST

Deputy CM Ajit Pawar distributed the pink e-Rickshaw in Pune, during this program he gave some instructions regarding the ...

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Deputy CM Ajit Pawar distributed the pink e-Rickshaw in Pune, during this program he gave some instructions regarding the safety of woman whole driving. Ajit Pawar said, the Pink e-rickshaw distribution program is being held today (April 21). Today's program is important and will bring about social transformation in the state. Narendra Modi is implementing many schemes for women and children. We are also implementing many schemes in the state under the leadership of Devendra Fadnavis. I had first approved Rs 80 crore for this work. We wanted to implement this scheme before the assembly elections. We had decided to buy these rickshaws from a good company. Today, the keys of these rickshaws have been given to women. This scheme is to provide a concrete and inspiring program to women. We have to empower and strengthen women. Ajit Pawar has also advised women in this program to be careful and stay safe, he said that if a man sits in the rickshaw, then take his photo.

Women and girls should consider these pink rickshaws while taking rickshaws. Photographing rickshaw passengers serves as a deterrent against misconduct and provides evidence if issues arise. While not all passengers cause problems, some do. This initiative aims to protect drivers and create a safer environment, encouraging women to join the rickshaw service. We hope the photo serves as a reminder of our shared responsibility during the ride.

Ladki Bhaini Yojana will not be closed

In the state, Ladki Bhaini has stood with us in the Legislative Assembly with confidence. We have received a lot of support. We stand firmly behind women. Many people accuse us that all our programs will be closed in the future. They will not give Ladki Bhaini funds. But I tell everyone today that the Ladki Bhaini Yojana that the state government has started. It will never allow this fund to be closed for the women who benefit from it under any circumstances. Let anyone raise whatever rumours they want to raise, this scheme will not stop. Even during the Lok Sabha, rumours were raised that the constitution would be changed, but it was not so. Our constitution is the best in the world. Ajit Pawar has said that we will not change such a constitution.

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