Mahayuti rallies behind ‘ladki bahin yojana’, oppn scoffs at freebies gambit

Maharashtra’s deputy CM, Ajit Pawar, defended the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana, providing Rs 1,500 to eligible women, against opposition claims of populism. Critics, including Anil Deshmukh and Congress spokesperson Atul Londhe, viewed it as a voter wooing tactic. BJP spokesperson Girish Vyas highlighted its success in Madhya Pradesh. Analysts questioned its potential impact in Maharashtra’s elections.