Senior Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Wednesday hailed the launch of the Mukh Mantri Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojana as a historic day for the women of Punjab. He stated that the Bhagwant Mann-led government has fulfilled another key poll promise by starting direct transfer of financial assistance to eligible beneficiaries.
Financial Assistance Under the Scheme
Eligible women in Punjab will receive Rs 1,000 per month, while women belonging to the Scheduled Caste category will receive Rs 1,500 per month under the scheme. The first installment has started reaching beneficiaries' bank accounts through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), according to Sisodia.
Sisodia's Address in Ludhiana
Sisodia was speaking after laying the foundation stone of Sanatan Bhavan at Chhawani Mohalla, opposite Chand Cinema, in Ludhiana. The event was attended by Punjab Cabinet Ministers Aman Arora and Hardeep Singh Mundian, MLA Ashok Prashar Pappi, Deputy Commissioner Himanshu Jain, Municipal Commissioner Ojasvi Alankar, and local residents and party workers.
Congratulating Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and the Punjab government, Sisodia said the AAP government has worked with commitment to fulfill the guarantees given before the Assembly elections. "The AAP government believes in delivering on its promises. Whatever we assured the people of Punjab, we are implementing one by one," he said.
Criticism of Previous Governments
Targeting opposition parties, Sisodia alleged that previous governments had failed to fulfill promises made to the people during their tenure. In contrast, he said, the Mann government has focused on implementing welfare measures instead of making announcements.
Sanatan Bhavan Foundation Stone
The foundation stone ceremony for Sanatan Bhavan saw participation from religious leaders, local residents, and AAP supporters. The proposed Bhavan will serve as a venue for religious, social, and community activities in the area.
