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IN PHOTOS: Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde celebrates Raksha Bandhan

Updated On: 19 August, 2024 10:12 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed

Raksha Bandhan was celebrated across India on Monday. Several political leaders including Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde were seen at mass Raksha Bandhan events. Pics/CMO

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Several women and children were seen tied Rakhis to CM Shinde. Pics/CMO

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Several women and children were seen tied Rakhis to CM Shinde. Pics/CMO
Earlier, on Sunday, CM Shinde had highlighted the state government's flagship scheme, 'Mukhyamantri Ladki Behna,' ahead of Raksha Bandhan

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Earlier, on Sunday, CM Shinde had highlighted the state government's flagship scheme, 'Mukhyamantri Ladki Behna,' ahead of Raksha Bandhan

The financial aid under the Ladki Bahin Yojana will increase if "beloved sisters give us strength", Maharashtra CM Shinde said on Sunday

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The financial aid under the Ladki Bahin Yojana will increase if "beloved sisters give us strength", Maharashtra CM Shinde said on Sunday

Under the scheme, women with an annual family income of less than Rs 2.5 lakh are given Rs 1,500 as monthly financial aid

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Under the scheme, women with an annual family income of less than Rs 2.5 lakh are given Rs 1,500 as monthly financial aid

"My government will not stop at Rs 1500. If you give us strength, the money will increase," Shinde said at the launch of the scheme in Satara, his statement an apparent call for support in the Maharashtra assembly polls that are likely to be held in October-November

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"My government will not stop at Rs 1500. If you give us strength, the money will increase," Shinde said at the launch of the scheme in Satara, his statement an apparent call for support in the Maharashtra assembly polls that are likely to be held in October-November

A sum of Rs 3000 crore has been disbursed to one crore eligible women so far and Rs 35,000 crore has been earmarked for the year, CM Shinde said

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A sum of Rs 3000 crore has been disbursed to one crore eligible women so far and Rs 35,000 crore has been earmarked for the year, CM Shinde said

The CM said the Ladki Bahin Yojana and the move to give three free cylinders were attempts to make women "atmanirbhar" (self-reliant) and not election gimmicks

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The CM said the Ladki Bahin Yojana and the move to give three free cylinders were attempts to make women "atmanirbhar" (self-reliant) and not election gimmicks

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