Fadnavis Clamps Down on Unrelated Mentions of Flagship Scheme in Assembly

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis expressed frustration over repeated references to the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahini scheme in unrelated assembly discussions. The CM warned legislators, including BJP MLA Abhimanyu Pawar, against casual mentions of the scheme to avoid political repercussions. The programme offers financial aid to women from economically weaker sections.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has issued a stern warning to legislators against the indiscriminate mention of the state's flagship Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahini scheme during discussions on unrelated issues in the legislative assembly.

The warning came after repeated references to the scheme, including by BJP MLA Abhimanyu Pawar, led to irritation for Fadnavis, prompting him to intervene during a session. Fadnavis indicated that such behavior could lead to strict consequences and should be avoided.

The scheme, which provides financial assistance to economically disadvantaged women, was only to be discussed in relevant contexts, Fadnavis insisted, as he asked members to stop using it for casual political references during Question Hour.

(With inputs from agencies.)