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Ajit Pawar admits Ladki funds went to well-off too, vows to 'fix' it

IndiaTimes Monday, 17 March 2025 ()
Deputy CM Ajit Pawar acknowledged that financially well-off individuals received benefits from the Mukhya Mantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana meant for poor women. The scheme will be corrected without reclaiming funds. Despite rising allocation for SC and ST outlay, the program continues, with a loan link of up to Rs 25,000 announced.
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