Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Announces ₹2,500 Per Month Aid for Women: Know When You’ll Receive the First Payment

Delhi’s newly elected Chief Minister, Rekha Gupta, has assured that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government will fulfil its election promise of providing ₹2,500 per month to women, according to news reports. This announcement positions Delhi’s financial assistance scheme ahead of similar initiatives in other states, such as Maharashtra’s Ladki Bahin Yojana and Madhya Pradesh’s Ladli Behna Yojana.

The first installment of this financial aid will be deposited into beneficiaries’ accounts by March 8, aligning with International Women’s Day, as per news reports. Gupta reaffirmed that her government is committed to delivering on its pledges, stating, “Women will 100 per cent get monetary support into their accounts by March 8.”

BJP’s Scheme vs AAP’s Initiative

This initiative is a direct counter to the Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) earlier Mahila Samman Yojana, which initially provided ₹1,000 per month to eligible women above 18 years of age, with a planned increase to ₹2,100. By announcing ₹2,500 per month, the BJP government has surpassed AAP’s proposal, reinforcing its commitment to women’s financial empowerment.

Delhi joins the list of BJP-ruled states offering financial assistance to women. Madhya Pradesh runs the Ladli Behna Yojana, while Maharashtra’s Ladki Bahin Yojana provides direct cash transfers to women. Gupta’s scheme, however, now offers the highest financial support among these programmes.

A Resounding BJP Victory in Delhi Elections

The announcement comes on the heels of the BJP’s sweeping win in the Delhi Assembly elections, where it secured 48 out of 70 seats, ending AAP’s decade-long governance. The party’s manifesto had prominently featured this financial assistance plan, which played a crucial role in its electoral success.

Rekha Gupta, a former Delhi University Students’ Union (DUSU) president and municipal councillor, was elected as the leader of the BJP legislature party on Wednesday. She reiterated that fulfilling poll promises is the government’s foremost priority. “Fulfilling the dream of Prime Minister Narendra Modi is the responsibility of all 48 BJP MLAs in the capital,” she added.

Swearing-in Ceremony at Ramlila Maidan

Rekha Gupta is set to take oath as the fourth woman Chief Minister of Delhi at a grand ceremony at Ramlila Maidan later today. The event will be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, senior BJP leaders, and chief ministers from various BJP-ruled states.

To ensure security, the Delhi Police have deployed over 25,000 personnel across the city, alongside 15 paramilitary companies. These measures aim to maintain order as a large gathering of political dignitaries and citizens is expected.

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