BJP MLA from Hubballi, Mahesh Tenginakayi, has strongly condemned the delay in disbursing funds under the Karnataka government's flagship 'Gruha Lakshmi' scheme.
He questioned the lack of clarity on the scheme's allocation in the supplementary budget presented by the government.
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Poor women are waiting for this money, but the government remains silent on the issue, he alleged. His main grievance is that lakhs of women across the state are being deprived of the scheme's benefits.Also Read: Aravalli Range Conservation: Significant Hearing in the Supreme Court Today!
Recently, during the Legislative Assembly session, I raised this matter and brought it to the attention of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.
At that time, the CM assured the House that the delay was due to technical reasons and that all pending amounts would be credited to women's accounts as soon as possible.Also Read: 2025 Flashback: A Comprehensive Look at the Major Incidents That Shook India
However, that promise has not been fulfilled yet, he expressed disappointment. Is the government facing a fund shortage to continue this scheme? If so, where did the five thousand crore rupees go? The government should issue a white paper on this or provide a clear explanation to the public, he demanded.Also Read: The beauty of Kannada in Dubai's landscape: 'Kannada's Musk' that won the hearts of expatriates..!