The counting of votes for the Maharashtra Assembly elections is underway today, 23 November. In the trends, the BJP-backed alliance, Mahayuti, is seen getting a majority in the state. Votes were cast for 288 assembly seats on 20 November. As soon as the election campaign began in Maharashtra, political parties promised many schemes to woo voters. Among them, the Ladli Bahin Yojana of the Shinde government grabbed everyone’s attention.
It is believed that if the Mahayuti government is formed in the state, the Ladli Bahin Yojana will play a crucial role. Let’s take a look at what kind of help is provided to women under this scheme and whether it truly changed the dynamics of the Maharashtra elections.
About Ladki Bahin Yojana
In Maharashtra, a state that plays an important role in the country’s GDP, the fate of the next government will be decided on November 23. During the election campaigns, the Ladki Bahin Yojana, started by the current Chief Minister Eknath Shinde for women, was widely discussed. This scheme was launched by Shinde on the lines of Madhya Pradesh’s Ladli Bahina Yojana. Under this scheme, eligible women receive Rs 1500 every month, and Shinde has promised to increase this amount to Rs 2100 if he forms the government again. However, women were given Rs 3000 in the fifth and sixth instalments of the scheme. The annual budget for this scheme is Rs 46,000 crore.
It is believed that if the BJP and Shiv Sena alliance government is formed again in the state, this scheme will play a crucial role. In the elections held on November 20, there was an increase in the percentage of women voters, and it is believed that the women who benefited from this scheme in the state may have voted in favour of the Shiv Sena-BJP alliance.
Women Cast Record Votes
In this assembly election, women made history. Out of the total 6 crores 44 lahks 88 thousand 195 voters in the state, 3 crore 34 lakh 37 thousand 57 men and 3 crore 6 lakh 49 thousand 318 women cast their votes. This is the highest number of women voters to ever participate in the state’s elections.
Ladki Bahin Yojana’s Impact
The Ladki Bahin Yojana is believed to be the key factor behind the increase in the number of women voters. The scheme was widely discussed during the election period. To woo women voters, the opposition also promised to give Rs 3000 per month to women in Maharashtra, similar to the scheme in Karnataka. Based on the current trends in Maharashtra, it can be believed that the Ladki Bahin Yojana has been beneficial for the Mahayuti alliance.
To apply for the Ladki Bahin Yojana in Maharashtra, follow these steps:
- Check Eligibility: Ensure you meet age, income, and residency criteria.
- Visit Official Website: Go to the Maharashtra government’s scheme portal.
- Register: Create an account and provide personal details.
- Fill Application: Complete the form and upload the required documents (Aadhaar, address proof, bank details).
- Submit: Confirm and submit your application.
- Verification: Wait for application verification and approval.
- Receive Benefits: Approved applicants will get the benefits directly in their bank accounts.