Maharashtra Government Stands Firm on Ladki Bahin Yojana Amid Opposition Claims of Exclusion
Opposition targets Mahayuti over ‘exclusion’ of 80 lakh women from Ladki Bahin Yojana; Shinde says scheme will continue
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The Maharashtra government, led by Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, reaffirmed its commitment to the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana, despite opposition claims that 80 lakh women have been disqualified from the scheme. Critics argue that the exclusions stem from e-KYC compliance issues and question the government's handling of beneficiary eligibility.
- 01Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde stated that the Ladki Bahin Yojana will continue to empower women financially.
- 02Opposition leaders allege that 80 lakh women were removed from the beneficiary list due to e-KYC compliance failures.
- 03The number of beneficiaries reportedly dropped from 2.46 crore to 1.66 crore following the e-KYC process.
- 04AAP spokesperson Mukund Kirdat criticized the government for not extending the e-KYC deadline instead of disqualifying beneficiaries.
- 05Advocate Asim Sarode raised concerns about potential financial mismanagement, suggesting that ₹1,200 crore per month was paid to ineligible beneficiaries.
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In Maharashtra, Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has assured that the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana will continue, emphasizing its role in empowering women. This statement comes amid rising opposition claims that nearly 80 lakh women have been excluded from the scheme due to issues with the Electronic Know Your Customer (e-KYC) process. Critics, including Shiv Sena (UBT) spokesperson Sushma Andhare, have demanded accountability from Women and Child Development Minister Aditi Tatkare, accusing the government of treating women as 'paid voters' and implementing a 'use-and-throw' policy. Following the e-KYC process, the number of beneficiaries reportedly fell from 2.46 crore to 1.66 crore. Opposition figures, including AAP’s Mukund Kirdat and Congress MLA Vijay Wadettiwar, have condemned the government's actions, with Wadettiwar labeling it as the
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The exclusion of 80 lakh women from the Ladki Bahin Yojana raises concerns about financial support for many families in Maharashtra.
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