Cash incentives for women steer Bengal poll discourse
The West Bengal election campaign is intensifying with cash incentive schemes for women becoming a focal point. The Trinamool Congress's Lakshmir Bhandar and the BJP's Matri Shakti Vandan Yojana are at the center of the political discourse. As both parties vie for support, allegations of misconduct have emerged, highlighting the contentious nature of the upcoming elections.
- ▪The Trinamool Congress's Lakshmir Bhandar provides ₹1,500 to ₹1,700 per month to women beneficiaries.
- ▪The BJP has promised to double the cash incentive to ₹3,000 per month under its Matri Shakti Vandan Yojana.
- ▪Clashes have occurred between Trinamool and BJP supporters over the distribution of registration forms for the BJP's scheme.
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With fewer than seven days remaining before the first phase of polling in West Bengal, not only are political party leaders working hard to capture voters’ attention, but welfare schemes offering cash incentives to women in the State are also playing a significant role. TMC govt. hikes monthly aid for women, unveils scheme for unemployedAs the West Bengal election campaign reaches its peak, a contest between the Lakshmir Bhandar of the Trinamool Congress and the Matri Shakti Vandan Yojana of the Bharatiya Janata Party has gained momentum on the sidelines. The Lakshmir Bhandar has been a time-tested model for the Trinamool and its announcement helped the party outperform a resurgent BJP in the 2021 Assembly election.
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