Akkatayi felicitated, after she greets Chief Minister at Sambra Airport
The Hindu
Women from Suttatti village greet Chief Minister Siddaramaiah with prayers and gifts, ensuring continued support for his leadership.
Akkatayi Langoti and some women from Suttatti village greeted Chief Minister Siddaramaiah at the airport in Sambra, Belagavi, on Monday.
They felicitated the Chief Minister with a woollen shawl and shared some sweets with him.
Akkatayi said that she and her friends had prayed to Goddess Lakshmi that his reign continues uninterrupted.
“You have provided foodgrains to the hungry. We pray that you do not face any obstacles. You may not only rule the State but also the country,” Akkatayi said.
The Chief Minister thanked them and assured them that the Gruha Lakshmi scheme will not be stopped at any cost. Funds will reach your bank accounts every month, he said.
Mr. Siddaramaiah and Minister Lakshmi Hebbalkar, in turn, felicitated the women. Ms. Hebbalkar gifted saris to Akkatayi and the other women from Sutagatti.
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