PM Modi's 10 Promises For Women Ahead of Phase 2 of Bengal Polls - WATCH

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday sharpened his attack on the ruling Trinamool Congress during his campaign in West Bengal's Nadia district and promised 10 guarantees to the 'Nari Shakti' of the state. "...Today, I offer 10 guarantees to the sisters of Bengal," PM Modi said while addressing a rally in Krishnanagar. "A guarantee from Modi means a guarantee that the promise will definitely be fulfilled," he added.What PM Modi Said "The 1st guarantee is that those who commit atrocities against the sisters and daughters of Bengal will face the strictest possible punishment. Women's police stations will be established in every block, and special squads will be formed to ensure safety on the streets.""The 2nd guarantee is that there will be large-scale

recruitment of young women into the Bengal Police force.""The 3rd guarantee is that, under the Bengal BJP government's 'Matri Shakti Bhorosa Card', Rs 36,000 will be transferred directly into women's bank accounts over the course of one year.""The 4th guarantee is that the Bengal BJP government will provide financial assistance of Rs 50,000 to young women pursuing their graduation.""The 5th guarantee is that the Bengal BJP government will provide financial aid of up to Rs 21,000 to expectant mothers.""The 6th guarantee is that the Bengal BJP government will provide an additional Rs 36,000 to ensure better nutrition for infants.""The 7th guarantee is that the future of our daughters will be secured through the Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana.""The 8th guarantee is that women will be granted Mudra loans of up to Rs 20 lakh for self-employment, and Modi himself will stand as the guarantor for these loans. Furthermore, assistance will be provided to help transform lakhs of sisters into 'Lakhpati Didis' (financially empowered women).""The 9th guarantee is that crores of sisters and daughters in Bengal will receive free medical treatment worth up to Rs 5 lakh under the Ayushman Bharat scheme. Additionally, our daughters will receive free vaccinations against cervical cancer and free screening for sickle cell disease.""The 10th guarantee is that, under the PM Awas Yojana, the registration of homes for poor families in Bengal will be done in the name of the sisters of the household; thus, the sisters will be granted full ownership rights. A sum of Rs 1.5 lakh for the construction of the house will be deposited directly into their bank accounts."

Voting Underway in Bengal

Polling is underway in 152 constituencies in 16 districts of West Bengal. The polling began at 7 am under tight security. Sporadic violence, intimidation and assaults on BJP candidates cast a shadow over polling in several pockets.The first phase covers all 54 seats in north Bengal, along with key constituencies in south Bengal and Junglemahal regions critical to the BJP's expansion push and the TMC's efforts to retain its dominance.(With inputs from ANI, PTI)