Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Sunday criticized the Maharashtra government, alleging that the Ladki Bahin Yojana has effectively been shut down. He accused the ruling Mahayuti coalition of failing to deliver on its election promises.

Speaking at a press conference in Mumbai, Raut said, “The Ladki Bahin scheme has been closed. Earlier, you promised Rs 1,500, and now only Rs 500 is being given. During the elections, there was talk of Rs 2,100 being provided. But now Deputy CM Ajit Pawar says, ‘When did I say that? I never made such a promise.’ But the government is yours, right? You are the Deputy Chief Minister. Once in office, you start saying, ‘My money, my money’, but this money is meant for the Ladki Bahin scheme,” according to ANI.