Deen Dayal Lado Laxmi Yojana : On the Haryana government’s announcement of the Deen Dayal Lado Laxmi Yojana, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Anurag Dhanda strongly criticized the move, calling it a “big betrayal to the women of Haryana.”
Dhanda pointed out that the BJP had initially promised Rs 2100 per month to women during its campaigns. However, when the scheme was rolled out, it came with numerous restrictions and conditions that, according to him, “defeat the very purpose of the scheme.”
“This clearly shows that BJP does not intend to give the promised benefits to women. Instead of providing direct support, they have made it difficult for women to qualify. This is nothing but a betrayal,” Dhanda said.
He accused the BJP of making false promises for electoral gains, stressing that such schemes were being used as a political tool rather than genuine welfare initiatives.
The AAP leader further highlighted that while the Haryana BJP government failed to fulfill its word, the BJP’s government in Delhi has also avoided any discussion on providing Rs 2500 to women. “This double standard proves that BJP talks about women empowerment but never implements it,” he added.
Background of the Scheme
The Deen Dayal Lado Laxmi Yojana was announced as a welfare measure aimed at supporting women and girl children in Haryana. While initially projected as a monthly financial support program, the final rollout linked benefits with multiple eligibility criteria, which critics argue exclude a large section of women from receiving aid.
Political Implications
Analysts say Dhanda’s sharp remarks are a part of AAP’s broader strategy to target BJP in Haryana ahead of the upcoming elections. By positioning itself as the party that stands firmly for women’s rights, AAP seeks to consolidate support among women voters, a demographic that plays a decisive role in state elections.
Dhanda concluded by urging women in Haryana to “see through the BJP’s lies and hold them accountable” for what he described as misleading promises that remain unfulfilled.
