'Ladli Behna Yojana' Hits Headline As BJP Sets To Retain Power In MP
As the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) with Shivraj Chauhan at the helm is set to retain power in Madhya Pradesh (MP), the “Ladli Behna Yojana” scheme once again garnered widespread attention. Experts believe that Chouhan is roping into power with the help of initiatives like the “Ladli Behna Yojana”.
Through “Ladli Behna Yojana”, the government has distributed Rs. 1250 monthly to eligible women in the state. Congress had alleged that the scheme was an election stunt, being announced just ahead of the election. However, the BJP justified the scheme saying they were keeping their promise of empowering women.
Just a day ahead of voting, Chouhan had told ANI, “Kaante ki takkar”, “Kaante ki takkar”…”Laadli behna ne saare kaante nikaal diye (What neck-to-neck fight? The daughters and sisters seem to have set us on the road to victory.
“I had said the BJP would get a comfortable majority, and we are getting it. I give the whole credit to Ladli Behnas for this impressive performance,” Chouhan said on early trends.
If the BJP retains power and Shivraj Chauhan is selected as the Chief Minister by party members, it would be his fourth consecutive term in the Chief Minister”s position. As the party rallies with a landslide victory, the celebration has begun at the party”s headquarters in the state capital, Bhopal.
The BJP holds an overwhelming lead of almost 100 seats over the Congress. The incumbent party has been leading or winning 161 seats, while the Indian National Congress is trailing back with 66 seats.
BSP has won two seats, and Bharat Adivasi Party is leading in one seat.
Elections for the 230-seat Madhya Pradesh Assembly were held on November 17 and witnessed a 77.82% voter turnout. The BJP candidate, Narendra Singh Tomar, attributed the result to the influence of PM Narendra Modi and the policies and programs of the central and state governments. Tomar is currently holding a significant lead over his rival candidate, Balveer Singh, in Dimani’s seat.
