Atishi attacks Delhi BJP government over monthly allowance for women, AAP MPs defection
Atishi, the Leader of Opposition in Delhi Assembly, criticized the BJP government for failing to deliver on its promise of providing ₹2,500 monthly aid to women. She also condemned the recent merger of seven AAP Rajya Sabha MPs with the BJP, labeling it unconstitutional. Atishi emphasized that women in Delhi are still awaiting the promised financial assistance and are facing difficulties in accessing public services.
- ▪Atishi questioned the BJP government over its unfulfilled promise of ₹2,500 monthly aid for women.
- ▪She stated that women were assured of receiving the aid by March 8, 2025, but it has not been delivered even by March 8, 2026.
- ▪Atishi claimed the merger of AAP MPs with the BJP violates constitutional provisions and anti-defection laws.
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Leader of Opposition in Delhi Assembly Atishi on Tuesday (April 28, 2026) questioned Rekha Gupta government over its poll promise of providing ₹2,500 per month to women and termed the acceptance of the merger of seven AAP Rajya Sabha MPs with the BJP as "unconstitutional".Addressing a press conference, Atishi said that BJP ahead of the Delhi Assembly elections in January last year, promised that women in the national capital would start receiving ₹2,500 in their bank accounts from March 8 that year. AAP, Cong. attack govt.
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