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The Economic Times
The Economic Times

Punjab BJP seeks Rs 51,000 payout for women over AAP scheme delay

Chandigarh: Punjab BJP chief Kewal Singh Dhillon on Friday said the Punjab government should transfer Rs 51,000 to every woman in the state, Rs 1,000 for every month AAP has been in government, for delaying financial aid promised ahead of the last elections.

Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday rolled out his government's monthly financial assistance scheme for women - 'Mawan Dhiyan Satkar Yojna', and said the AAP has fulfilled its final poll "guarantee" made ahead of the 2022 assembly elections.

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