Lakshmi Yojana eligibility norms restrictive: Kejriwal
AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal has criticized the Delhi government's Lakshmi Yojana, claiming that restrictive eligibility criteria are designed to exclude most women from receiving financial aid. He argued that the requirement for MLA or MP endorsements and residency rules are politically motivated, a sentiment echoed by the CPI(M).
Why it matters
The dispute highlights the ongoing political tension in Delhi regarding welfare distribution and the use of administrative requirements to control access to government benefits.
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Monday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government of imposing “restrictive” eligibility rules under the Delhi Lakshmi Yojana to limit the number of women eligible for the scheme’s monthly assistance of ₹2,500.
He alleged that with the number of restrictions imposed, “not even 10% of Delhi’s women” would be able to avail of the scheme.
On August 1, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta had opened registrations for the scheme. Applicants must obtain an endorsement letter from the MLA or MP of their constituency. Only one woman from each family is eligible to receive the monthly aid.
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