In a high-stakes attraction to the ladies of Maharashtra, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde made a daring promise—if his authorities is reelected, the flagship ‘Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana’ is not going to simply proceed however turn out to be much more beneficiant. Underneath this scheme, which was launched on the eve of essential State elections, eligible ladies aged 21 to 65 obtain ₹1,500 a month. Shinde pledged to greater than double this assist, providing over ₹3,000 a month if his authorities retains energy.
“We didn’t launch this scheme with an eye fixed on the elections,” Shinde mentioned, his voice rising over the cheers of the group. “We genuinely wish to provide help to. When you strengthen this authorities, we is not going to solely proceed the scheme, however we’ll make sure you get greater than ₹3,000 every month. That is public cash, and we’ll ensure it goes the place it’s wanted—straight into the arms of girls.”
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Shinde, addressing a rally in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, accused the opposition of making an attempt to sabotage this system, even alleging that they’ve moved to the courts to halt the scheme. “They don’t need you to learn,” he claimed. “However we received’t allow them to cease us.”
The ‘Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana’ was launched as a lifeline to underprivileged ladies throughout Maharashtra, aiming to offer direct monetary help of ₹1,500 month-to-month. Nevertheless, Shinde’s new promise might take the scheme to unprecedented heights—if his authorities returns to energy.
Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, additionally the state’s Finance Minister, has backed the Chief Minister’s announcement with monetary reassurances. “There’s sufficient cash for this,” he mentioned confidently. I’ve dealt with the finance portfolio for over a decade, and I guarantee you, now we have the capability to assist this scheme.”
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At the moment, the scheme comes with an annual price of ₹46,000 crores, additional straining the state’s already fragile funds. With curiosity dues mounting to ₹48,57 crores, Maharashtra’s financial system teeters getting ready to fiscal collapse. But, Shinde’s authorities stays undeterred, betting large on the loyalty of girls voters.
