Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], November 4 (ANI): Despite political differences, Mahayuti NCP candidates Sana Malik and Nawab Malik both praised Maharashtra government’s Ladki Bahin Yojana and said this scheme will create a major impact in Maharashtra polls in favour of Mahyuti.
Sana Malik, daughter of Nawab Malik and Mahayuti’s Anushakti Nagar candidate, told ANI that initially, women were skeptical, but when they received money, they all were happy and enthusiasm spread among them.
“People started calling and I and my father received many calls. Since August 14, there’s been excitement among women who benefited from the scheme and anticipation among those waiting. There’s buzz and discussion about the Chief Minister’s promise to double the benefits if re-elected, with some mentioning a possible increase to Rs 2000,” Sana Malik said.
She added “Women are enthusiastically sharing their experiences and feeling satisfied. The impact is evident across all religions and communities, particularly in slums and lower-income areas where women appreciate the financial support for school fees, electricity bills, and other expenses. I witness this enthusiasm daily, interacting with 400-500 women.”
Speaking to ANI, NCP leader Nawab Malik said that ‘Ladki Bahin Yojana’ has made a significant impact in favour of Mahayuti as it empowered women with money, which was visible in Diwali shopping in local markets.
The Maharashtra Government launched the Maharashtra ‘Ladki Bahin Yojana’ to support economically vulnerable women citizens in the state. The state government aims to provide financial assistance of Rs 1500 to selected applicants (women) under this scheme.
Meanwhile, Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde said “…’Ladli Behna Yojana itni superhit ho gayi hai ki unki (opposition) hawa tang ho gayi hai’…The opposition is so scared that the ground has slipped under their feet. Congress President Kharge ji said that MVA is not going to provide such schemes…This is people’s money and we have to give it to the public…”
Earlier, in an interview with ANI, CM Shinde said that the money for the Ladki Bahin Yojana for the month of November was being transferred to the bank account of beneficiaries in October itself.
“The money for the Ladli Behen scheme should not be stopped because of the Model Code of Conduct, that is why we gave the November money in October. Elections are on November 20, results are on 23. After that, we will give the money for December in November because our intentions are very clear. Ask my Ladli Behna how they are getting benefitted by Rs 1500. I belong to a poor farmer family. I have seen poverty. I used to think that whenever I would get the power, I would do something for my beloved sisters, mothers, farmers, brothers and senior citizens… As soon as I got the power, I told both my deputy CMs what we had to do and we did,” he said.
The Maharashtra Assembly elections are scheduled for November 20, with counting for all 288 constituencies set for November 23. (ANI)
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