Ladki Bahin weighs heavy as Ajit Pawar presents Rs 7 lakh crore budget
Maharashtra's finance minister Ajit Pawar highlights the strain on state finances due to pre-election promises such as the Ladki Bahin Yojana. The scheme's payouts are set to increase, and new taxes on vehicles have been introduced to boost revenue. The budget's focus on previously announced schemes drew criticism from the opposition.
Maharashtra's finance minister Ajit Pawar highlights the strain on state finances due to pre-election promises such as the Ladki Bahin Yojana. The scheme's payouts are set to increase, and new taxes on vehicles have been introduced to boost revenue. The budget's focus on previously announced schemes drew criticism from the opposition.
