‘Karnataka model is a failure’: BJP’s Chalavadi Narayanaswamy on ‘Pyari Didi scheme’

BENGALURU: Opposition leader in the Legislative Council, Chalavadi Narayanaswamy, on Tuesday criticised the ‘Pyari Didi Yojana’ announced by Congress for Delhi Assembly elections on lines of the ‘Gruha Lakshmi Yojana’, calling the Karnataka model a “failure”.

“Karnataka model is a failure. How will it be a role model to the country when they are not giving any money? Earlier, they had to give Rs 2,000 per month to women, now it is not being given. They are giving some assurances, but that guarantee scheme is a complete failure. The ASHA workers are on the streets. The guarantee given to them has not been fulfilled”, Narayanaswamy told reporters.

#WATCH | Bengaluru: On ‘Pyari Didi’ scheme, LoP Karnataka Legislative Council & BJP leader Chalavadi Narayanaswamy says, “Karnataka model is a failure model… How will it be a role model to the country when they are not giving any money? Earlier, they had to give Rs. 2000/month… pic.twitter.com/kCf5Xugnis

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Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Monday announced the Congress party’s first guarantee scheme, ‘Pyari Didi’, on the lines of the Gruha Lakshmi scheme, in the run-up to the Delhi Assembly elections. Addressing a press conference, he said, “The Congress party would provide Rs 2,500 per month for women if it comes to power in New Delhi. The scheme ‘Pyari Didi’ is on the same lines as Karnataka’s Gruha Lakshmi scheme.”

He said that the ‘Pyari Didi Scheme’ will share similar benefits as the Gruha Lakshmi scheme. He further noted all the benefits that women in Karnataka are reaping from the scheme. Shivakumar said that the Gruhalakshmi scheme has brought a significant socio-economic change in poor and middle-class families. He added that the women are saving about Rs 4,000 to Rs 5,000 per month because of guarantee schemes.

Delhi will go to polls in a single phase on February 5, and the counting of the votes will take place on February 8. The last date for filing nominations is January 17. The date for scrutiny of nominations is January 18. While last date for withdrawal of candidature is January 20.

The AAP won 62 out of the 70 seats in the 2020 Assembly elections and BJP secured eight seats. (ANI)