Aam Aadmi Party leader Anurag Dhanda has criticized the BJP government in Haryana, alleging that its electoral promises regarding financial support for women have not been fulfilled as announced. In a public statement, Dhanda claimed that the amount promised during elections — ₹2100 per month for women — has allegedly been reduced to ₹1100, accusing the government of misleading voters.
Anurag Dhanda Targets Nayab Saini Government Over Women’s Allowance Promise in Haryana
Taking a direct swipe at Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, Dhanda said that such reductions reflect a pattern where “election promises turn into mere slogans,” and questioned the credibility of commitments made during campaigns. He also used sharp political language, referring to the scheme sarcastically and demanding accountability from the state leadership.
The remarks come amid ongoing political exchanges between opposition parties and the ruling government over welfare schemes and implementation gaps. Opposition leaders have increasingly focused on campaign assurances, arguing that discrepancies between promises and execution should be publicly clarified.
The issue has sparked renewed political debate in Haryana
Meanwhile, government representatives have maintained that welfare initiatives are being rolled out in phases and in accordance with administrative and budgetary provisions. Officials have stated that several schemes aimed at women’s welfare, financial inclusion, and social security are currently operational across the state.
The issue has sparked renewed political debate in Haryana, with parties positioning themselves ahead of upcoming electoral contests and attempting to consolidate support among women voters — a demographic seen as increasingly decisive in recent elections.
Political analysts note that welfare guarantees, especially those targeting women, have become a central electoral issue across several states, with parties competing to offer direct benefit schemes. Such announcements often attract public attention and scrutiny, particularly when questions arise about timelines, eligibility criteria, or disbursement amounts.
Observers also point out that debates around welfare promises tend to intensify as elections approach, with opposition parties highlighting perceived shortcomings while ruling governments emphasize implementation progress and fiscal responsibility. The controversy has therefore added another dimension to Haryana’s evolving political narrative.
