Nagpur, Dec 10: The Maharashtra Legislative Assembly on Wednesday witnessed a heated exchange of words between the members of the ruling alliance and the opposition camp over the implementation of the flagship Ladki Bahin Yojana, especially with regard to alleged corruption and the promise to increase the monthly financial aid to Rs 2,100 from Rs 1,500 to the eligible beneficiaries.

Opposition alleges corruption; 12,431 men received benefits

The debate was triggered by a calling attention motion raised by Shiv Sena-UBT legislator Sunil Prabhu, who levelled serious allegations of corruption in the popular scheme.

Prabhu alleged that 12,431 men had fraudulently registered and received the Rs 1,500 monthly benefit, resulting in a misappropriation of Rs 164 crore of public funds.

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