Title: Delhi women staring at phones, waiting for ₹2,500 deposits: Atishi
In a scathing attack on the Delhi government, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Atishi on Saturday lamented that women in Delhi are left staring at their phones, eagerly waiting for the promised ₹2,500 deposit into their bank accounts. The comment comes in the wake of the BJP’s poll promise to deposit ₹2,500 into the accounts of all women in Delhi by March 8.
Atishi’s remark was made at a press conference, where she expressed her disappointment and skepticism about the government’s ability to fulfill its promise. “Today, women of Delhi are staring at their phones waiting for the message of ₹2,500 being deposited in their bank to come on their phone,” she said. “PM Narendra Modi had promised ₹2,500 to all the women of Delhi by March 8…I hope this guarantee is not a jumla” (a Hindi word for empty promise).
The Mahila Samriddhi Yojana, launched by the Delhi government, aims to provide financial assistance to women in the city. The scheme was hailed as a revolutionary step towards empowering women, and many saw it as a bold move by the AAP-led government to address the financial struggles faced by women in Delhi.
However, Atishi’s comment suggests that the scheme has not lived up to its promises. The delay in depositing the funds has left many women anxious and frustrated, with some even taking to social media to express their disappointment.
The BJP’s poll promise to deposit ₹2,500 into the accounts of all women in Delhi was seen as a major election plank. The party had claimed that the move would help alleviate the financial burdens faced by women and enable them to take control of their finances.
However, with the deadline for the deposit looming, many women are beginning to lose hope. Atishi’s comment has sparked a renewed debate about the effectiveness of the scheme and the government’s ability to deliver on its promises.
The AAP leader’s remark has also drawn attention to the fact that the scheme has been mired in controversy from the very beginning. Many have questioned the transparency and accountability of the scheme, with some even alleging that the funds are being misused.
In the midst of the controversy, the Delhi government has remained quiet, with no official comment on the matter. The BJP, on the other hand, has been quick to jump on the issue, with party leaders claiming that the scheme is a “historic” step towards empowering women.
The delay in depositing the funds has also raised questions about the government’s preparedness to handle a scheme of this magnitude. Critics have pointed out that the government had ample time to prepare for the rollout of the scheme, and the delay is a clear indication of its lack of planning and execution.
As the deadline for the deposit approaches, it remains to be seen whether the Delhi government will be able to deliver on its promise. Atishi’s comment has added to the growing chorus of discontent among women in Delhi, who are eagerly waiting for the promised funds to be deposited into their accounts.
The Mahila Samriddhi Yojana was launched with much fanfare, and many had hailed it as a bold move by the AAP-led government to address the financial struggles faced by women in Delhi. However, the delay in depositing the funds has left many women feeling disappointed and frustrated.
As the government struggles to deliver on its promise, Atishi’s comment has added to the growing pressure on the government to take immediate action. It remains to be seen whether the government will be able to fulfill its promise and deliver the funds to the women of Delhi.
