- Chief Minister Virtually Participates in Mass Wedding Ceremony in Pandhana, Khandwa
- Under the Mukhyamantri Kanya Vivah/Nikah Yojana, 1158 Couples Tied the Knot
Bhopal, Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav extended his congratulations and best wishes to 1,158 couples who were united in marriage under the Mukhyamantri Kanya Vivah / Nikah Yojana in the Pandhana block of Khandwa district. He remarked that such a large number of weddings taking place simultaneously is akin to setting a record. The mass wedding included both Hindu marriage and Nikah rituals and ceremonies, served as a remarkable example of social harmony.
Dr. Yadav emphasized that collective wedding events help curb unnecessary expenses and promote social unity. He virtually participated in the event from Samattva Bhavan at the Chief Minister’s residence.
The ceremony, held in Pandhana, was attended by Social Justice and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities Minister, as well as Horticulture and Food Processing Minister, Shri Narayan Singh Kushwaha. The event, organized at the Agricultural Produce Market in Pandhana, saw 1,158 couples tying the knot—1,137 through traditional Hindu wedding ceremonies and 21 through Nikah.
The Chief Minister highlighted that marriage is one of the 16 sacred sanskaras in Indian culture. He urged families to treat daughters-in-law with the same love and respect as their own daughters, and encouraged newlywed brides to consider their in-laws as their own parents, upholding family traditions.
Dr. Yadav also announced that under the state government’s scheme, each couple is provided financial assistance of ₹51,000, out of which ₹49,000 is directly transferred to their bank accounts. He encouraged the newlyweds to take advantage of government schemes and strive to improve their standard of living.
Additionally, the Chief Minister acknowledged Khandwa’s rich cultural heritage, mentioning the revered Omkareshwar-Mamleshwar Jyotirlinga nestled on the banks of the sacred Narmada, the legendary Dadaji Dhuniwale, and the melodious voice of the late playback singer Kishore Kumar. He also honored the literary brilliance of renowned writer Makhanlal Chaturvedi and the indomitable courage of Veer Tantya Mama, which have added to Khandwa’s historical significance.
Dr. Yadav congratulated the social workers, officials, and employees of Khandwa for successfully organizing the event.
