Mahayuti Victory in Maharashtra: ‘Laadli Behan Yojana’ became the Biggest Factor
Mahayuti (BJP, Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena and Ajit Pawar faction’s NCP) has registered a big victory in the Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024.
‘Laadli Behan Yojana’ is being considered an important reason for this success. This scheme provides financial assistance to women and its effect was widely seen on women voters.
Women voters created history
This time women voters showed more activism than men, which happened for the first time in electoral history.
Total voting: 66.05%
Women voters: 3.06 crore, which is almost equal to male voters.
This increase is considered to be the result of women-centric schemes, especially ‘Laadli Behan Yojana’.
According to Election Commission data, the voting rate of women was unprecedented in areas like Karvir, Chimur, Brahmapuri, and Shahuwadi.
Impact of ‘Laadli Behan Yojana’
The Mahayuti promoted this scheme vigorously and made it the center of the election strategy.
Under the scheme, women are given financial assistance of Rs.1500 per month.
During the election campaign, it was promised to increase it to Rs.2100.
The aim of the scheme is economic empowerment and to make women a part of the decision-making process.
Election trends and voting percentage confirm that women voters are influenced by this scheme.
Opposition’s strategy
Seeing the success of the Mahayuti, the Congress announced the ‘Mahalakshmi Yojana’, which offered Rs.3000 monthly and free bus travel on the lines of Karnataka. However, this effort could not reduce the impact of the Mahayuti.
Emphasis on women empowerment
State Chief Electoral Officer S. Chokalingam praised the participation of women in voting on such a large scale for the first time.
The Laadli Behan scheme inspired women to come out of their homes and vote.
This is the first time in the last three decades that women voters voted in such large numbers.
Strategy of Mahayuti
Mahayuti gave prominence to schemes in its manifesto and election campaign, understanding the priorities of women.
Women-centric schemes were promoted in villages, cities and every polling station.
Ladli Behan Yojana was presented as “financial security of the family”.
Did ‘Ladli Behan Yojana’ become the reason for victory?
Analysis of the election results makes it clear that women voters were inclined towards Mahayuti.
Increasing participation of women increased the total voting percentage.
Women voters played a decisive role in many assembly constituencies.
Conclusion
Mahayuti’s victory in Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024 can be called a victory of women-centric policies.
‘Ladli Behan Yojana’ not only promised to bring change in the lives of women but also made it a medium of electoral success. This scheme has set a new example in the direction of women empowerment.
It will be interesting to see in the times to come to what extent Mahayuti fulfils the promises of its schemes and maintains its trust among women.
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