'Modi's guarantee was a jumla': Atishi slams BJP-led Delhi Govt over monthly cash scheme to women

Atishi accuses BJP of breaking promise to provide ₹2,500 monthly to women, sparking controversy in Delhi politics.

AAP leader Atishi on Saturday (March 8, 2025) launched a scathing attack on the BJP-led Delhi government, accusing it of failing to deliver on its election promise of providing ₹2,500 per month to women before International Women's Day.

She called Prime Minister Narendra Modi's guarantee a "jumla" and alleged that the saffron party had misled voters.

"The women of Delhi are waiting to see ₹2,500 messages on their phones. The BJP government has proved that Prime Minister Narendra Modi lied to them. I am sure, like this promise, all others will also be proven false," Ms. Atishi said at a press conference.

Ahead of the Delhi Assembly elections, Prime Minister Modi had assured that once the BJP government was formed, the scheme would be approved in the first cabinet meeting, and funds would start reaching women's accounts by March 8 (Women's Day).

However, the Leader of Opposition claimed that instead of starting disbursements, the government has only formed a four-member committee.

Earlier in the day, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced that the state cabinet had approved the Mahila Samriddhi Yojana, allocating Rs 5,100 crore for its implementation. The scheme aims to provide ₹2,500 per month to economically weaker women.

To oversee the rollout, the government has formed a committee led by the chief minister, comprising senior ministers Ashish Sood, Parvesh Verma, and Kapil Mishra. Additionally, an online portal will be launched soon for registrations under the scheme.