Regarding post-marriage crimes, PM Modi highlighted specific amendments to the BNS aimed at addressing these issues, affirming the central government’s support in collaborating with state governments to combat crimes against women.

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Digital Desk: In a firm response to growing concerns over crimes against women, Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured on Sunday that offenders "will not be spared." Speaking at the Lakhpati Didi event in Jalgaon, Maharashtra, PM Modi addressed the recent national outrage over incidents such as the Kolkata doctor's rape and murder, the Badlapur school sex abuse case, and the Assam gang rape.

PM Modi emphasized the government's commitment to improving legal frameworks and enforcement, including updates to existing laws and the establishment of new systems to ensure justice is more accessible to victims. "Previously, there were complaints about FIRs not being filed. We introduced the BNS [Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita] and implemented numerous amendments,” he said. “If a woman prefers not to visit the police station, she can now file an e-FIR, which cannot be altered or tampered with."

During his visit to Jalgaon, PM Modi interacted with ‘Lakhpati Didis,’ women from self-help groups who have achieved an annual income of Rs 1 lakh. He honored 11 lakh new Lakhpati Didis and distributed bank loans totaling Rs 5,000 crore to benefit 25.8 lakh members of 2.35 lakh self-help groups (SHGs). Since the launch of the Lakhpati Didi scheme, one crore women have participated, with a goal set to include 3 crore women, according to PTI.

PM Modi praised the Eknath Shinde administration’s focus on empowering women and promoting economic development, stating, “The Mahayuti government stands for progress and development.”