Questioning the ‘Ladki Bahin’ Scheme: Uddhav Thackeray’s Trust Issues
Uddhav Thackeray, the Shiv Sena (UBT) chief, recently raised concerns about the trustworthiness of individuals who have betrayed their parent political party. In a veiled attack on CM Shinde-led Shiv Sena, Thackeray questioned whether women would trust “traitors” as their brothers, alluding to the Eknath Shinde-led government’s monthly money transfer scheme for women.
The Mukhyamanti Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana, which was launched months before the assembly elections, provides eligible women with Rs 1,500 per month. Thackeray expressed skepticism about the intentions of those who have defected from their original party, posing the question of whether such individuals could be trusted.
Thackeray emphasized the importance of justice and the need for timely action. He asserted that justice delayed is justice denied and stated that he seeks justice in the court of the people, who he believes are supreme. Referring to the Shiv Sena’s appeal in the top court in a disqualification case against MLAs of a rival faction, Thackeray reiterated his trust in the Supreme Court.
Furthermore, Thackeray addressed the issue of protests over alleged sexual abuse, drawing parallels to incidents in West Bengal. He defended the right of people to seek justice and criticized the authorities for their handling of protests related to the Badlapur incident. Thackeray highlighted the importance of holding those responsible for crimes against women accountable.
Despite not being in power, Thackeray assured the public that the Thackerays are committed to fulfilling their promises. He emphasized the family’s legacy of honoring commitments, pushing back against criticism of dynastic politics from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Thackeray urged the public to rally behind the Shiv Sena (UBT) and emphasized the significance of the party’s flaming torch symbol. He called for action against those he referred to as “traitors” who had won in certain constituencies, tarnishing the image of Hindutva.
In conclusion, Uddhav Thackeray’s questioning of the ‘Ladki Bahin’ scheme reflects his concerns about trust and integrity in politics. As the political landscape continues to evolve, his words serve as a reminder of the importance of upholding values and commitments in public service.