Controversy Erupts Over BJP's Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana

A BJP MLA's admission that the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana was created to attract women's votes has sparked controversy. The Congress, using this admission, claims the scheme is a ploy rather than a genuine initiative to benefit women. The scheme is a part of pre-election strategies in Maharashtra.

A BJP MLA's candid admission that the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana was a calculated move to secure women's votes has ignited a political controversy in Maharashtra.

The Congress swiftly capitalized on Tekchand Sawarkar's comment, arguing it exposed the Eknath Shinde-led government's ulterior motives behind the scheme. Addressing a public gathering, Sawarkar openly described the scheme as a 'jugaad' (ploy) to ensure women's electoral support for BJP.

Under this scheme, women aged 21-65 will receive Rs 1,500 monthly, with an annual family income cap of Rs 2.5 lakh. The program, expected to cost the state exchequer Rs 46,000 crore annually, has now come under scrutiny as elections approach.

(With inputs from agencies.)