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Ladli Behna Yojana proved costly, says CM Mohan Yadav in a witty reply
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News18•06-10-2026, 11:24
Ladli Behna Yojana proved costly, says CM Mohan Yadav in a witty reply
- •Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav made a witty remark during the Bundeli Samagam-2026 event in Bhopal, stating that the Ladli Behna Yojana has proved to be very costly for the government.
- •He was responding to a playful question from child artist and content creator Binnu Rani about government plans for daughters.
- •The CM mentioned that the scheme started with one thousand rupees and the amount has now been increased to fifteen hundred rupees.
- •Congress leader Umang Singhar criticized the statement, targeting the BJP over its policies and respect for women.
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The Ladli Behna Yojana was announced on January 28, 2023, and formally launched on March 5, 2023. Initially, eligible women received ₹1,000 per month, which was later increased to ₹1,250 and subsequently raised to ₹1,500 per month from November 2025.
During the Bundeli Samagam-2026 event in Bhopal, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav jokingly stated that the Ladli Behna Yojana has proved very costly for the government and that he had no idea such a financial burden would fall upon taking office.
Following CM Mohan Yadav's remarks, Congress leader Umang Singhar criticized the BJP, claiming that the party promotes 'Ladli' benefits before elections but brings trouble to women after gaining power.
