'Omit those with 2 wives': MNS leader on Maharashtra's 'Ladki Bahin' scheme
A Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) leader on Wednesday voiced concerns regarding the newly introduced women welfare scheme 'Ladki Bahin' in Maharashtra, suggesting it should exclude communities with two wives, specifically mentioning the Muslim community. On a Marathi news channel, MNS leader Prakash Mahajan criticized certain aspects of the initiative and sought clarification from the government. Furthermore, Mahajan was critical of the government's decision to relax conditions for granting domicile certificates. The scheme is the biggest announcement in the state budget, with an allocation higher than any other new scheme.
A Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) leader criticized the state's new 'Ladki Bahin' scheme, suggesting it should exclude communities with polygamy, particularly Muslims. The scheme, inspired by Madhya Pradesh's initiative, offers a Rs 1,500 subsidy to eligible women aged 21-60. Initially slated to close on July 15, the application deadline was extended to August 31. It is the largest budget allocation in Maharashtra, estimated to cost Rs 46,000 crore annually.
