Congress accuses Maharashtra government of excluding 62 lakh women from the Ladki Bahin scheme, citing financial irregularities and implementation issues.

The programme for a monthly transfer of Rs 1,500 to a section of women is said to have played a key role in the BJP-led alliance winning the 2024 state polls.

Maharashtra's Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana saw 38% beneficiaries dropped after verification, removing over 92 lakh women from the flagship welfare program.