The Women and Child Development Department has denied the existence of the AAP scheme, warning that anyone collecting forms for it is committing fraud.

On Wednesday morning, the Delhi government’s Women and Child Development Department issued a public notification that has sparked a political storm. The notification stated that any political party collecting information from applicants for the “Mukhyamantri Mahila Samman Yojana” was committing fraud and had no legal authority to do so. This statement came just a day after AAP ministers, MLAs, and volunteers launched an extensive campaign to register people for the scheme, reaching out to the public and gathering forms.

The notification has raised eyebrows, especially since it directly targeted the Aam Aadmi Party’s ongoing initiative. The scheme, which is meant to support women in Delhi, was heavily promoted by the AAP, with numerous leaders and party members actively participating in the registration process. However, the Women and Child Development Department’s notification quickly turned the situation into a political battle, with accusations of irregularities and fraud flying in both directions.

Arvind Kejriwal, the Delhi Chief Minister, and the AAP leadership have strongly opposed the department’s claims, asserting that the campaign was legitimate and aimed at empowering women. The BJP, on the other hand, has seized the opportunity to criticize the AAP, accusing them of misusing state resources for political gains. The controversy has left the public divided, with political parties engaging in a war of words over the issue.

The Women and Child Development Department, in its official communique, stated that it had received information through media reports and social media posts about a political party claiming to provide ₹2100 per month to the women of Delhi under the “Mukhyamantri Mahila Samman Yojana.” The department clarified that no such scheme existed and that any political party or individual collecting personal information under this claim was engaging in fraudulent activity. The notice aimed to prevent any misuse of the scheme’s name and to caution the public about the unauthorized collection of forms for this supposed financial assistance.

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The public notice issued by the Delhi government’s Women and Child Development Department further clarified, “It is clarified that no such scheme has been notified by the Delhi government.” This statement emphasized that the ‘Mukhyamantri Mahila Samman Yojana’ was not an official program of the government and that any actions related to collecting forms or personal data under this scheme were unauthorized and fraudulent. The department urged the public to remain cautious and avoid engaging with such activities.

The notice further stated that no such scheme was in existence, and any individual or political party collecting forms or applications in the name of the ‘Mukhyamantri Mahila Samman Yojana’ was committing fraud. It urged people to be vigilant and refrain from sharing personal information with those claiming to register them for the non-existent scheme. The department made it clear that any such activities had no official sanction and were illegal.

The notice further emphasized, “Since no such scheme is in existence, the question of acceptance of the form/application for registration under this non-existent scheme does not arise. Any private person or political party who is collecting forms or applications, or gathering information from applicants in the name of this scheme, is committing fraud and has no authority.” The department strongly warned against engaging with such unauthorized activities and urged the public to stay alert and report any such fraudulent attempts.

In response to the controversy, AAP chief and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal alleged that his political opponents were displeased with his party’s initiatives, including the Mahila Samman Yojana and Sanjeevani Yojana. He further claimed that Chief Minister Atishi could soon face arrest under the pretext of a fabricated police case. Kejriwal expressed concerns that the row was an attempt to derail AAP’s welfare schemes, which he said were aimed at helping the women and citizens of Delhi.

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In his statement on X (formerly Twitter), Arvind Kejriwal wrote in Hindi: “These people are very upset with the Mahila Samman Yojana and Sanjeevani Yojana. They have made a plan to arrest Atishi ji in the next few days by fabricating a fake case. Before that, raids will be conducted on senior leaders of AAP. I will hold a press conference on this today at 12.” Kejriwal’s remarks highlighted the political tension surrounding the schemes and hinted at a larger conspiracy to undermine his party’s efforts.

The BJP sharply criticized Arvind Kejriwal over the controversy, accusing him of engaging in fraudulent activities. The party labeled the AAP chief as a “fraud” for promoting a non-existent scheme, pointing out the discrepancy between the claims made by AAP and the official statement issued by the Delhi government. BJP leaders demanded accountability from Kejriwal and questioned the legality of the outreach campaign conducted by his party. The BJP’s response escalated the political heat, as both parties traded allegations over the validity of the “Mukhyamantri Mahila Samman Yojana.”

BJP leader Manjinder Singh Sirsa strongly criticized Arvind Kejriwal, calling him a “big fraud” in the wake of the controversy surrounding the alleged “Mukhyamantri Mahila Samman Yojana.” Sirsa pointed out the contradiction between Kejriwal’s claims and the Delhi government’s official statement that there was no such scheme offering ₹2100 to women. He further accused individuals, allegedly linked to AAP, of collecting forms and personal data illegally, adding fuel to the ongoing political feud. Sirsa demanded action against those involved in the unauthorized collection of information.

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What is Mahila Samman Yojana?

The Mahila Samman Yojana (Women’s Welfare Scheme) is a proposed scheme by the Delhi government, as part of their initiative to support and empower women. Although the details have been debated and the scheme has not been officially launched or recognized by the Delhi government as of now, the scheme was promoted by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP).

According to reports and statements made by AAP leaders, the Mahila Samman Yojana was intended to provide a financial allowance of ₹2100 per month to eligible women in Delhi. This initiative aimed at offering financial aid to women, especially those from economically weaker sections, as part of the Delhi government’s broader welfare programs.

However, the scheme’s existence has been disputed, as the Delhi government’s Women and Child Development Department clarified that no such official scheme had been notified, triggering a political controversy. The department warned against individuals or political parties collecting applications under this non-existent scheme, calling it fraudulent activity.

The dispute arose when AAP started collecting forms for this scheme as part of an outreach program, leading to claims of a potential political agenda and raising questions about the legitimacy of the scheme.

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