Gorakhpur: The Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath government in the state organised another mass marriage ceremony in Gorakhpur under the Mukhyamantri Samuhik Vivah Yojana, said a press release on Thursday.
On the occasion, Yogi Adityanath said, No society can advance by ignoring women. He further added that development is impossible without the empowerment of half the population, added the press release.
While extending his best wishes and blessings to over 1500 couples who tied the knot during the event held in Gorakhpur, CM said, "Atrocities against women must be stopped in order to empower society."
The Chief Minister emphasised that the Mass Marriage Scheme is a successful initiative to combat the evil dowry practise that is still widely prevalent in society. (with ANI inputs)
