Maharashtra's Elections-driven Financial Schemes: A Politically-motivated Move?
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut slams Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde's 'Ladla Bhai Yojna', calling it a ploy to woo voters ahead of assembly elections.
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However, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut has slammed the scheme, calling it a politically-motivated move to win over voters. Raut claimed that the state government has no money in its treasury and is burdened with a debt of Rs 8 lakh crores. He suggested that women, who are the backbone of the family, deserve more financial assistance and should be given Rs 10,000 per month.
The ruling Mahayuti alliance, which suffered a major blow in the recent Lok Sabha elections, is leaving no stone unturned to retain power in Maharashtra. The Maha Vikas Agadhi (MVA) alliance, comprising the Congress, Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena, and Sharad Pawar's NCP, is confident of wresting power back.
Interestingly, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray had earlier welcomed the government's decision to implement a 'Ladli Behna' scheme and demanded a similar policy for men as well. The move has sparked a debate about the political motivations behind such schemes and their efficacy in addressing the state's pressing issues.
Information
Mahayuti is an alliance of political parties in Maharashtra, comprising the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Shiv Sena, and other smaller parties. Maha Vikas Agadhi is another alliance of political parties, comprising the Indian National Congress, Shiv Sena (UBT), and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP).
The Shiv Sena is a political party based in Maharashtra, India. The party was founded in 1966 by Bal Thackeray and is currently led by Uddhav Thackeray. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is a national political party in India, currently led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Ladla Bhai Yojna?
The Ladla Bhai Yojna is a financial assistance scheme announced by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, which promises Rs 6,000 per month to 12th pass students, Rs 8,000 per month to diploma holders, and Rs 10,000 per month to graduates.
What is the Ladli Behna Yojna?
The Ladli Behna Yojna is a financial assistance scheme announced by Maharashtra Finance Minister Ajit Pawar, which provides women with Rs 1,500 per month.
Why did Sanjay Raut criticize the Ladla Bhai Yojna?
Sanjay Raut criticized the Ladla Bhai Yojna, calling it a politically-motivated move to woo voters ahead of the assembly elections in Maharashtra.
What is the current political scenario in Maharashtra?
The current political scenario in Maharashtra is marked by a ruling Mahayuti alliance, comprising the BJP and Shiv Sena, which suffered a major blow in the recent Lok Sabha elections. The Maha Vikas Agadhi (MVA) alliance, comprising the Congress, Shiv Sena (UBT), and NCP, is confident of wresting power back.
What is the debt burden on the Maharashtra government?
According to Sanjay Raut, the Maharashtra government has a debt burden of Rs 8 lakh crores.
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