Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, following the Bombay High Court’s dismissal of a petition challenging the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana, expressed his commitment to making the scheme a success. Despite opposition claims that the initiative is unsustainable, Pawar asserted his pride in achieving the seemingly impossible and vowed to bolster the scheme with increased funding. His remarks come ahead of his Jansanman Yatra, where he aims to promote various welfare and development initiatives.
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- Bombay High Court dismissed the petition against the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana.
- Deputy CM Ajit Pawar countered opposition claims, stating he takes pride in making the impossible possible.
- Pawar pledged to strengthen the scheme by increasing funds.
- The opposition labeled the scheme as unsustainable and criticized its financial viability.
- Pawar emphasized the upcoming election as a choice between supporting or opposing women’s welfare.
- He took to X to challenge the opposition, particularly Maha Vikas Aghadi partners, calling their claims “election Jumlas.”
- Pawar announced a budget allocation of Rs 35,000 crore for the scheme until March 2025.
- Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Dy CM Devendra Fadnavis also defended the scheme against opposition criticism.
- CM Shinde stated that the scheme is not a “jumla” and vowed its success.
- Maharashtra Minister Aditi Tatkare announced plans to deposit two instalments under the scheme to eligible women beneficiaries by August 31.
