Not stopping guarantee schemes: Shivakumar after criticism over reapplication plan | Bangalore News

Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar denied reports that the government planned to discontinue Gruha Lakshmi and Gruha Jyothi, stating the reapplication process was necessary for verifying beneficiary information. Shivakumar explained that some beneficiaries had forged documents, leading to the need for verification. The chief minister emphasized that the schemes would continue and that all beneficiaries will need to reapply. Opposition leader R Ashoka accused the government of attempting to reduce the number of beneficiaries through the reapplication process.