Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav emphasised that Indian culture grants the highest respect to women. The state government is committed to women empowerment and is making consistent efforts in this direction. He cited that in Narsinghpur district, both the Collector and Superintendent of Police are women officers. Similarly, Shahdol division is headed by a woman Commissioner, and the state has previously had a woman Chief Secretary. CM Dr. Yadav stated that Madhya Pradesh was the first state in the country to introduce the death penalty for rape cases, reflecting its strong commitment to women’s safety. He was addressing the State-Level Women’s Mock Parliament at the auditorium of People’s University. The Chief Minister inaugurated the program by lighting the ceremonial lamp.
The event was attended by Union Minister of State for Women and Child Development Smt. Savitri Thakur, Sports and Youth Welfare Minister Shri Vishvas Kailash Sarang, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Backward Classes and Minority Welfare Smt. Krishna Gaur, Bhopal Mayor Smt. Malti Rai, Member of Parliament Shri V.D. Sharma, Rajya Sabha MP Smt. Maya Narolia, MLA Shri Hemant Khandelwal, Shri Hitanand Sharma, and a large number of girl students from colleges across the state.
CM Dr. Yadav honoured MISA detainee Shri Tapan Bhaumik by presenting him with a Tulsi plant and a ceremonial shawl during the event. He also engaged with participants in discussions related to the Emergency. He said that the Women’s Mock Parliament serves as an important ideological platform, helping youth develop a deeper understanding of the nation's political system.