Delay in Government Formation: Concerns Rise for the Ladki Bahin Yojana, How Much Will Be Credited?
The deadlock over the Chief Minister’s position persists, preventing the formation of the government. Although the Mahayuti alliance holds a significant majority, a decision on the Chief Minister’s role has not been reached yet. While there are claims of no internal conflict regarding the position, the government remains unformed. Sources indicate that the swearing-in ceremony for the Chief Minister is scheduled for December 2. The ongoing confusion about government formation is raising significant concerns for the Ladki Bahin Yojana.
Eknath Shinde has promised that ₹2100 will be deposited into women’s accounts. However, details about who will qualify for this benefit, whether it will be distributed universally, the criteria for eligibility, and when the payments will begin are still unclear. It has also been mentioned that the sixth installment of the beloved sister scheme is expected to be credited to women’s accounts in the first week of December.
The ongoing deadlock regarding the Chief Minister’s role continues to hinder government establishment, which has raised significant worries among women about how funds will be transferred into their accounts. Moreover, discussions are underway to revise the eligibility criteria for this scheme. Previously, the benefits were provided universally, but the new criteria are expected to be more stringent.