Congress accuses BJP of excluding 62 lakh women in flawed welfare scheme

On July 14, 2026, the Congress accused the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Maharashtra government of using the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana for electoral gains and subsequently excluding nearly 62 lakh women due to e-KYC issues. Atul Londhe Patil, a Congress spokesperson, cited a CAG report indicating financial irregularities and demanded immediate restoration of benefits and an inquiry into implementation. He alleged that the scheme was launched despite warnings about fiscal sustainability and included ineligible beneficiaries like men and government employees. The Congress called for doorstep verification and accountability measures to address these issues.