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The Print
18 hours ago
- Politics
- The Print
When one talks of CM face, only Eknath Shinde comes to mind: Sena leader Kayande
Addressing a party event here, Kayande said the Mahayuti government returned to power last year only because of two factors – the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana, the flagship scheme of the earlier government, and the then CM Shinde. Nagpur, Jun 28 (PTI) Shiv Sena member of legislative council (MLC) Manisha Kayande on Saturday said that when one talks of Maharashtra's chief minister, only one person comes to mind and that is Deputy CM Eknath Shinde. The Mahayuti alliance of the BJP, Shinde-led Shiv Sena and Ajit Pawar's NCP swept last year's assembly polls, winning 230 of the state's 288 seats. BJP's Devendra Fadnavis, who was Shinde's deputy earlier, became the CM. 'Wherever one goes in Maharashtra, whenever there is a discussion about the CM, only one face comes to mind, and that is Eknath Shinde. He has left such an impression,' she said. Kayande was nominated as an MLC by the governor last year. 'Even if he is the deputy CM today, for the Shiv Sena, he is the CM and no one can deny this truth,' said Kayande. Referring to Shinde's recent visits to Varanasi and Leh Ladakh, Kayande said he is not just restricted to Maharashtra but has now become a leader of national stature. Many people are joining the Shiv Sena as they believe in his leadership. He not only gives speeches but also performs, unlike other leaders, Kayande added. Shinde led a rebellion in the Bal Thackeray-founded Shiv Sena in 2022, which led to the fall of the then Maha Vikas Aghadi government headed by Uddhav Thackeray. He subsequently got the name of the party and its symbol. The faction headed by Thackeray became Shiv Sena (UBT). PTI PR NR This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Hindustan Times
03-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
State diverts SC/ST funds for Ladki Bahin scheme
Mumbai: The cash-strapped Maharashtra government has diverted a budgetary allocation of ₹746 crore meant for Schedule Castes (SCs) and Schedule Tribes (STs) to the Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana, its flagship welfare scheme for women, according to a government resolution (GR) issued on Friday. The decision, which is yet another indicator of the fiscal strain the Maharashtra government is under, goes against guidelines issued by the union finance commission, officials said. According to the GR, the state has sanctioned the utilisation of ₹410.30 crore out of the ₹3,960 crore allocated for scheme expenditure by the social justice department and ₹335.70 crore of the ₹3,240 crore allocated for the tribal development department for the Ladki Bahin scheme. The diverted funds would be utilised for Ladki Bahin beneficiaries belonging to the SC and ST socio-economic groups, the GR said. State government officials are divided over the legalily of the decision. 'The planning commission guidelines do not allow such diversions and the outlay has to be spent on SCs and STs only,' said an official from the social justice department. 'Some states like Odisha, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh have made laws making the allocation meant for SCs and STs non-transferable and non-lapsable. This means the entire allocation for these classes should be utilised in the financial year.' The official added that the Maharashtra government was planning to introduce a similar law, but it was opposed to by a certain section of political leaders. On the other hand, an official from the state finance department insisted that, technically, there's nothing wrong with the government's order. 'The GR says that the funds for the Ladki Bahin scheme used from these two departments will be utilised for the scheme beneficiaries from the two classes. Earlier, too, there had been such allocation from funds meant for SCs and STs for the schemes from other departments. For instance, SC and ST funds are used for pension schemes like the Sanjay Gandhi Niradhar Yojana and the Shravan Bal Nivrutti Vetan Yojana,' said the officer. There are as many as 24.6 million registered beneficiaries under the Ladki Bahin scheme, which provides underprivileged women a monthly allowance of ₹1,500. The Maharashtra government allocates ₹3,800 crore per month for the disbursement every month. The scheme was credited with being one of the major reasons behind the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Mahayuti alliance's landslide win the 2024 assembly elections. However, with an estimated revenue deficit of ₹45,892 crore in FY 2025-26, the Mahayuti government is now finding it difficult to make budgetary allocations for the various populist schemes it announced ahead of the assembly elections.
Indian Express
24-04-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Aditi Tatkare assures Ladki Bahin funds on track as women await payments
With payments under the Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana either being stopped or delayed, several women in the state have been feeling the financial strain without the Rs 1,500 per month that was promised to them by the BJP-led Maharashtra government. The scheme was a key election promise made by the Mahayuti, which came to power in December 2024. The initiative aimed to provide financial support to women aged 21 to 65, with an annual family income below Rs 2.5 lakh, and a bank account linked with Aadhaar. However, many women who qualified under these criteria say they haven't received the promised money in recent months. On Monday, April 21, Maharashtra Minister Aditi Tatkare responded to media reports, stating that the financial aid has not been reduced for any beneficiaries, she said 'There were many media reports that claimed 7,74,148 women were seeing reduced benefits under the Ladki Bahin scheme due to their participation in other welfare programmes. The Ladki Bahin Yojana provides Rs 1,500 per month to women not enrolled in any other government schemes. If a woman is receiving less than Rs 1,500 from another scheme, the government covers the shortfall under the Ladki Bahin program. In line with this policy, those receiving Rs 1,000 per month under the Namo Shetkari Samman Yojana are being given Rs 500 more through the Ladki Bahin Yojana.' While talking to The Indian Express, she said 'Around 7.74 lakh women, who already receive Rs 1,000 per month from a different scheme, are being given an additional Rs 500 to match the Rs 1,500 benefit provided under the Ladki Bahin scheme.' When asked about the delays in payments, the minister said, 'We are working on it continuously. There is a team solving the problems related to bank details, documentation, or Aadhaar linking. Many women have already received the money. Those who haven't will receive it very soon. We assure that everyone registered in this scheme will get their money soon.' Manisha Bhosale, 46, a part-time beautician from Warje, said 'I take care of my old mother who is bedridden. I stay with my husband and 2 school-going sons. My husband works as a garbage cleaner and I also go house to house for beauty services to earn a little money. Life is hard already. When this scheme started, I thought, 'Finally, some relief.' The Rs 1,500 helped me buy adult diapers for my mother, pay part of our rent, and manage daily expenses. But now it's like someone pulled the rug from under our feet. I've not received any money for the past two months. I've checked my bank passbook again and again but nothing has been created. When I asked the government official, he just shrugged and said, 'It's a system error, wait.' But how long should we keep waiting? No clarity, no accountability. After elections, we've become invisible to them. This money was not a favour—it was a promise. Why are they making false promises to us?' Sunita Pawar, 40, a vegetable vendor from Kothrud, said, 'Every morning, I wake up at 4 am, go to the wholesale market, pick up vegetables, and then sit on the roadside till late evening just to earn enough to feed my family. Because of the heat people don't frequent my stall like before. When the Ladki Bahin Yojana started, I was relieved. That RS 1,500 every month helped me buy extra stock, pay for my son's school books, and manage some household needs. It wasn't a big amount, but for us, it meant stability. For three months, I got the money, and then it suddenly stopped. I went to the bank—they said no problem at their end. I went to the government office—they just kept saying 'It will come, the issue is being solved.' But it's been three months now. They used us for votes and now won't even give us a clear answer. This isn't right.' Lata Mane, 51, who runs a small home-based tiffin service in Aundh, said 'After my husband passed away, I stay with my kids who are studying in class 6 and 9, I started this tiffin service to survive. I make around 15 meals a day—cooking, packing, delivering—all by myself. I don't have a pension or any big support. For a short while, I received the Rs 1,500—it helped with the rising gas cylinder costs and grocery bills. But then it stopped coming. I've visited the office four times each time, they say there's some technical issue. But no one tells us what exactly is wrong or when we'll get the money again. I don't want to beg. I just want what was promised to us. Is that too much?' Razia Pathan, 37, a tailor from Kondhwa, said, 'I stitch clothes at home while also taking care of my two young daughters. My husband does odd jobs—some days he finds work, some days he doesn't. The Rs 1,500 we received helped us pay for electricity, milk, and sometimes even small medicines for the kids. When it stopped, I thought maybe it was a one-month delay. But now it's been 2 months. When I asked, the officer told me it was an Aadhaar issue. But my bank confirmed that everything is perfectly linked. I even re-linked it just in case. Still nothing. Every time I visit the office, they just say, 'It's being looked into.' But how long ? We were told this money was for empowering women—now we feel cheated.'
