Delhi's Opposition Leader Atishi alleges that PM Modi's promised ₹2500 to women by March 8th has not been delivered, calling it a betrayal.
Mahila Samriddhi Yojana: The BJP government in Delhi has approved the Mahila Samriddhi Yojana (Women's Prosperity Scheme). The cabinet has sanctioned ₹5100 crore for the scheme, promising ₹2500 monthly financial assistance to impoverished women.
Aam Aadmi Party Attacks BJP
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has bly criticized the BJP's formation of a committee to oversee the scheme. Atishi, Leader of the Opposition in the Delhi Assembly, accused the BJP government of failing to deliver on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's promise to credit ₹2500 to women's accounts by March 8th.
"PM Modi Broke His Promise to Women" - Atishi
Speaking to news agency PTI, senior AAP leader Atishi stated, "PM Modi promised Delhi's women the first installment of ₹2500 on March 8th. Neither the money arrived, nor were the scheme's parameters announced. The registration process – its timing and method – remains unclear."
"Mahila Samriddhi Yojana: Another Empty Slogan"
Atishi attacked the BJP, saying, "Yesterday, the BJP government formed a four-member committee for this scheme. Committees are formed to stall matters. It's clear that Modi's guarantee was merely a slogan."
"Women Waited, But Received No Money"
The Leader of the Opposition in the Delhi Assembly stated, "On International Women's Day, lakhs of women waited for the ₹2500 message on their phones, but the BJP government only kept them waiting. This proves the BJP's guarantees are mere rhetoric."
"BJP Government Gave Women a Committee as a Consolation Prize"
Atishi criticized the BJP government, saying, "Instead of ₹2500, the BJP government has given women a four-member committee. Only God knows when the scheme will be finalized, registration will begin, eligibility criteria will be determined, and women will receive their ₹2500."
Was the Mahila Samriddhi Yojana Just an Election Promise?
Questions are now being raised about the Mahila Samriddhi Yojana. Was it merely an election promise, or will it be genuinely implemented? The opposition alleges that the BJP government is only offering assurances, lacking any genuine intent to implement the scheme. It remains to be seen when the government will put this scheme into action.
