Mumbai: A major controversy has erupted in Maharashtra after it was revealed that over 26.5 lakh applications under the state’s flagship ‘Ladki Bahin Yojana’ have been declared ineligible. The opposition has launched a fierce attack on the state government, alleging large-scale fraud and mismanagement in the implementation of the scheme.
The scheme, aimed at providing financial assistance to women from economically weaker sections, had received an overwhelming number of applications. However, recent reports indicate that a significant chunk of these have been disqualified due to incomplete documents, ineligibility, or technical errors.
Opposition leaders have accused the government of misleading the public with false promises and failing to ensure transparency in the application process. They are demanding a thorough probe into the alleged irregularities and have raised questions over the selection criteria and verification mechanism.
Videos of protests and heated statements from political leaders have gone viral, further intensifying the political storm. As public outrage grows, all eyes are now on the state administration’s response to these allegations.
