Jharkhand Politics: Babulal Marandi Criticizes Hemant Soren Over Fund Recovery from Women Beneficiaries | Maiya Samman Yojana

Ranchi, December 13, 2024: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) State President Babulal Marandi has once again launched a scathing attack on the Jharkhand government and Chief Minister Hemant Soren. Taking to the social media platform X, Babulal Marandi accused the Hemant Soren-led government of betraying the trust of women beneficiaries by planning to recover funds disbursed under the “Maiya Samman Yojana.”

BJP Leader Questions Government’s Intentions

Babulal Marandi alleged that the state government, which promised monthly financial assistance of ₹2,500 to women under the Maiya Samman Yojana during elections, is now backtracking on its commitments. He claimed that directives are being issued to government departments to identify beneficiaries and limit their numbers under the guise of “verification.”

Beneficiary Verification Sparks Controversy

According to Babulal Marandi, the government is using beneficiary verification as a pretext to exclude women from the scheme. He criticized the administration for imposing new conditions on the scheme, which he believes are designed to deprive eligible women of their rightful benefits.

Babulal Marandi Demands Action Against Officials, Not Beneficiaries

Babulal Marandi further stated that instead of targeting women beneficiaries, the government should take action against officials who disbursed funds without proper verification. He accused the Hemant Soren government of prioritizing political gains over public welfare, stating that such moves erode public trust in governance.

BJP to Oppose Recovery Efforts

The BJP leader made it clear that his party will stand firmly against any attempts to recover funds from women beneficiaries. He warned the government to reconsider its decision, emphasizing that the BJP will ensure women are not deprived of their entitlements.

Hemant Soren Government Faces Allegations of Broken Promises

Babulal Marandi accused the Hemant Soren-led administration of making lofty promises during the elections and betraying the public post-election. He claimed that such actions reflect a lack of accountability and transparency in governance.

Political Implications of the Controversy

This issue has sparked significant political debate in Jharkhand, with the BJP leveraging it to question the government’s credibility. The controversy is expected to intensify as opposition parties gear up for the upcoming elections, using the alleged mismanagement of welfare schemes as a key campaign issue.