New Delhi [India], May 31: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) workers were detained by Delhi Police on Friday during a protest against the BJP-led Delhi government over delays in the implementation of the Mahila Samridhi Yojana 2025, a direct benefit scheme for women in the national capital.
The protest came on the same day as Chief Minister Rekha Gupta marked 100 days in office with the ‘100 Din Seva Ke’ event, highlighting her administration’s achievements.
The Mahila Samridhi Yojana, announced by BJP national president and Union Minister JP Nadda on March 8, aims to provide ₹2,500 per month to eligible women in Delhi via direct cash transfers. While the scheme was launched on International Women’s Day, opposition parties have criticized the government for the lack of clarity and progress on its implementation.
At the protest, AAP workers accused the BJP government of misleading the public and failing to disburse the promised benefits. Several demonstrators were detained as police intervened to disperse the crowd.
Meanwhile, during her address at the government event, CM Rekha Gupta took a sharp swipe at the previous AAP administration, accusing them of prioritizing power over people’s welfare.
“When the movement started from Ramlila Maidan, thousands and lakhs of people joined it, including me… Everyone supported it thinking something better would happen in Delhi and the country. But those who claimed to be ‘aam aadmi’ became so greedy for power that they could see nothing else,” said Gupta.
The Chief Minister emphasized that her government is focused on grassroots governance, stating that her ministers and MLAs work “on the streets among the people.” She also criticized the AAP for allegedly questioning the bravery of the Indian Armed Forces, asserting that her administration stands firmly in support of national pride and security.
The issue of Mahila Samridhi Yojana remains a contentious one, with the government asserting that legal procedures are in progress, while opposition voices demand immediate action and transparency.