Balrampur, January 14, 2025: On the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti, a mass marriage of 300 women was solemnized with religious rituals under the Mukhyamantri Kanya Vivah Yojana of the Chhattisgarh government in the presence of Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai at Tatapani Mahotsav here.

While blessing the newlyweds, Chief Minister Sai said that by organizing mass marriages under the Mukhyamantri Kanya Vivah Yojana, poor and needy families are getting financial support for the marriage of their daughters.
Kunti Nagesia, a differently abled girl from Kusmi block, expressed happiness over her marriage and said that marriage was not possible due to her financial condition and disability. With the blessings of the Chief Minister and the help of the scheme, her dream came true today, she added. Other newlyweds and their families also appreciated the event.
On this occasion, Agriculture Minister Ramvichar Netam, other public representatives and thousands of citizens witnessed this historic event.
The Chief Minister wished the newlyweds to lead a happy married life with mutual respect and responsibility.
He said that the Tatapani Festival has filled the hearts of daughters of economically weak families with new hopes and happiness.
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