The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday accused the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) of misusing the Mahila Samman Yojna for political gain and alleged voter fraud in Delhi. BJP leader Parvesh Verma claimed that the scheme,

Arvind Kejriwal accuses BJP of panicking over the Mahila Samman Yojana, offering Rs 2,100 monthly to women, fearing poll defeat. He dismisses the LG's inquiry into data collection as politically motivated.

Recently, the registration for the Mukhya Mantri Mahila Samman Yojana, a scheme which will provide monthly assistance of Rs Rs 2,100 to women after polls, began in Delhi, triggering a fresh flashpoint between the AAP and BJP.

In a letter to the Chief Secretary and Police Commissioner, the Principal Secretary to the LG stated, “The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor has directed the Chief Secretary to conduct an inquiry, through the Divisional Commissioner,

The A alleged that the BJP wanted to stop its scheme and is afraid of a defeat in the Assembly polls scheduled in February. The LG also said that the chief secretary of the Delhi government may bring the matter to the knowledge of the Election Commission of India through the chief electoral office given that such canvassing is happening ahead of the election.