NAGPUR: Maharashtra’s deputy CM and finance minister, Ajit Pawar, on Saturday defended Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana that may present Rs 1,500 to eligible girls aged 21-60, rejecting the opposition‘s criticism of it as a populist transfer.
“These schemes are designed to empower residents and supply help in these difficult occasions,” Ajit stated.In a departure from PM Narendra Modi’s criticism of ‘revdi tradition’, Mahayuti govt unveiled a collection of populist schemes, together with Ladka Bhau Yojana, free LPG cylinders for the poor, and stipends to unemployed youth, in its price range final month.
Former dwelling minister Anil Deshmukh criticised the initiatives as mere freebies. He advised TOI, “That is nothing however a determined try to woo voters. Mark my phrases, if Mahayuti involves energy, these schemes will vanish in three months. Even state finance division raised pink flags on pointless expenditure.”
Congress spokesperson Atul Londhe stated, “Within the period of skyrocketing inflation, what’s going to girls do with a mere Rs 1,500. That is simply one other hole promise from BJP.”
BJP spokesperson Girish Vyas defended the schemes. “Ladki Bahin has been a game-changer in Madhya Pradesh. Girls affectionately name Shivraj Singh Chouhan ‘Mama’ for his efforts. We’re assured it should revolutionise Maharashtra’s political panorama too. The opposition is making a false narrative, identical to they did earlier than the Lok Sabha polls.”
Political analysts supplied a nuanced perspective, acknowledging the recognition of the Ladki Bahin Yojana in Madhya Pradesh however cautioning that Maharashtra’s voters traditionally differentiate between state and nationwide elections, making the influence unpredictable. “The Mahayuti realised that the ‘anti-freebie’ stance may not work in a state election. However will voters see this as real concern or opportunistic politics? That is the million-dollar query. Will they sway voters or backfire as determined last-minute ploys? The approaching months will inform if Mahayuti’s freebie gambit pays off or if voters see by means of the pre-election largesse,” they stated.
“These schemes are designed to empower residents and supply help in these difficult occasions,” Ajit stated.In a departure from PM Narendra Modi’s criticism of ‘revdi tradition’, Mahayuti govt unveiled a collection of populist schemes, together with Ladka Bhau Yojana, free LPG cylinders for the poor, and stipends to unemployed youth, in its price range final month.
Former dwelling minister Anil Deshmukh criticised the initiatives as mere freebies. He advised TOI, “That is nothing however a determined try to woo voters. Mark my phrases, if Mahayuti involves energy, these schemes will vanish in three months. Even state finance division raised pink flags on pointless expenditure.”
Congress spokesperson Atul Londhe stated, “Within the period of skyrocketing inflation, what’s going to girls do with a mere Rs 1,500. That is simply one other hole promise from BJP.”
BJP spokesperson Girish Vyas defended the schemes. “Ladki Bahin has been a game-changer in Madhya Pradesh. Girls affectionately name Shivraj Singh Chouhan ‘Mama’ for his efforts. We’re assured it should revolutionise Maharashtra’s political panorama too. The opposition is making a false narrative, identical to they did earlier than the Lok Sabha polls.”
Political analysts supplied a nuanced perspective, acknowledging the recognition of the Ladki Bahin Yojana in Madhya Pradesh however cautioning that Maharashtra’s voters traditionally differentiate between state and nationwide elections, making the influence unpredictable. “The Mahayuti realised that the ‘anti-freebie’ stance may not work in a state election. However will voters see this as real concern or opportunistic politics? That is the million-dollar query. Will they sway voters or backfire as determined last-minute ploys? The approaching months will inform if Mahayuti’s freebie gambit pays off or if voters see by means of the pre-election largesse,” they stated.
