Nikhil Kumaraswamy, a prominent leader of the Janata Dal (Secular) party, has raised serious allegations against the Karnataka government regarding the implementation of the Gruha Lakshmi scheme, which aims to support women beneficiaries. During a press conference in Bengaluru, he highlighted the delay in the release of nearly ₹5,000 crore in pending instalments for February and March 2025, questioning why the funds have not been deposited into beneficiaries' accounts. Kumaraswamy pointed out that only 18 out of 21 instalments have been paid since the scheme's inception, accusing the government of mismanagement and lack of accountability. He criticized Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar for failing to provide answers about the missing funds, suggesting they may have been diverted for other purposes. Furthermore, he revealed that women beneficiaries have filed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in the High Court, and he warned of potential protests by the JDS if the government does not rectify the situation. Kumaraswamy's statements reflect growing discontent among beneficiaries and raise questions about the transparency of the scheme's financial management.