North India Statesman
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Encouraged by the spectacular performance in Uttar Pradesh in the Lok Sabha elections 2024, Samajwadi Party (SP) National President Akhilesh Yadav has already started laying his bag for the assembly elections to be held in 2027 (2027 Vidhansabha Chunav). To conquer Mission 2027, Akhilesh Yadav has announced a ‘Mastrstroke’ scheme, which is directly targeted by half the state’s population, ie women.
SP has announced that if their government is formed in 2027, then they ‘Stree Samman Samridhi Yojna) Will launch Under this scheme, eligible women of the state 3,000 rupees every monthi.e Rs 36,000 annually Direct financial assistance will be given. This announcement has created a new debate and stir in the political corridors of UP, and it is believed to be a direct answer to the BJP’s ‘Ladli Bahna’ and ‘Lakhpati Didi’.
What is ‘female honor prosperity scheme’?
The scheme is going to be a major pillar of the Samajwadi Party’s election manifesto. Its main objective is to make women economically strong and self -sufficient.
The main features of the plan:
- Financial assistance: Eligible women will be transferred directly to Rs 3,000 per month to their bank account.
- Annual Benefits: Overall, a woman will get financial assistance of Rs 36,000 in a year.
- Target: The goal of this scheme is to give financial freedom to women, so that they do not depend on anyone for their small needs and can play an important role in the maintenance of their family.
- Who will be the characters?: Although detailed criteria of eligibility have not been announced yet, it is believed that the scheme will mainly target women of poor and lower-middle class, and some income-limit can be determined.
Why is this Akhilesh Yadav’s ‘Game-Chanceer’ bet?
Political analysts believe that the announcement could prove to be a ‘game-changer’ for the 2027 assembly elections.
1. straight focus on half population:
The number of women voters in Uttar Pradesh is a very large and decisive factor. In the last few elections, it has been observed that women voters have voted in large numbers to BJP, a major reason for which the women-centric schemes of the Central and State Government have been (eg Ujjwala scheme, free ration, and ladli flowing). This plan of Akhilesh Yadav is a big effort to directly dent the BJP.
2. Promise of social security:
The amount of Rs 3,000 per month is a major attraction, which will directly affect the domestic budget of a family. It is not just an election promise, but also a big message of social security.
3. The success of Lok Sabha elections got confidence:
In the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Samajwadi Party emerged as the largest party in Uttar Pradesh. This victory has given a new enthusiasm among SP workers and assured Akhilesh Yadav that he can remove BJP from power in 2027 with the right strategy. This scheme is a symbol of the same confidence.
Challenges and questions
Although this announcement is very attractive to hear, there are some big questions and challenges about it:
- financial burden: The biggest question is, how much burden will be on the state treasury to implement this ambitious plan and where will the money come from? The BJP will definitely surround the SP on this issue.
- Will you get votes only with promises?: Will women voters change their minds with just one plan, or will they need concrete assurance from the SP on law and order and other issues?
However, Akhilesh Yadav has announced the bugle of 2027 election summer long ago by announcing the ‘Stree Samman Samriddhi Yojana’. Now it will be interesting to see how the BJP responds to this ‘masterstroke’ and half the population of Uttar Pradesh trusts more on whose promises.
