CM Shivraj showered flowers on women on the launch of Ladli Bahna Yojana – Photo : Amar Ujala

Expansion Madhya Pradesh assembly elections are proposed in November-December this year. In such a situation, getting more and more votes of women is prominent in the agenda of both the BJP and the Congress. Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has presented a strong claim on these votes through Ladli Bahna Yojana. Congress state president Kamal Nath understands its importance. Because of this, he has announced to expand this scheme. Why women voters is important

2008 in Madhya Pradesh 51 The number of women voters in the districts is now more than the male voters. The proportion of women in total voters has also increased. 2018 on one thousand male voters in Madhya Pradesh were women voters. It is done. At present there are 2.40 crore men in the state. voters and 2.79 crore women voters Is. The Shivraj government is confident that out of these 2.6 crore women voters, around 51 Lakh women will be beneficiaries of Ladli Bahna scheme. Because of this, this plan of Shivraj is being called his masterstroke. Voting Share also increased continuously
There is one more reason, the votes of women are increasing in every assembly election in the state. There was a difference of seven percent in male and female voting in the assembly elections. Whereas, in 2018 it reduced to four more 2013 remained two percent. That is, the participation of women in the celebration of democracy is not less than that of men, but is becoming equal. In such a situation, the announcement of any scheme for him will be in favor of the party only. , 898 Women decided the victory and defeat on the seats 20232018 One more big reason for increasing focus on women of political parties The reason is also that 2018 in Women had left men behind in voting for seats. Out of these, BJP won about percent seats. Had happened. Voting percentage of women in about two dozen seats was more than a percent. This suggests that a higher percentage of women may benefit the BJP. Talking about the elections of 2018 BJP in the House of seats 2018 and the Congress 415 seats were won. Neither had got a clear majority. The special thing was that the BJP (18.%) to INC (18.89%) From Got more votes. Even after this, five seats fell short.
Kamal Nath made a bet
2023 In the last elections BJP 12% tickets were given to women candidates, while the Congress gave % stamp. That is, Congress had expressed more trust in women than BJP in ticket distribution. This time also Congress can try to win the trust of half the population by making more women candidates. On the other hand, instead of opposing the Ladli Behna scheme, Kamal Nath created a stir in the opposition camp by saying that if they win, the eligible women will be instead of 05 Will give thousand rupees annually. Means every month 1, 415 Rs. This can prove to be a big bet. ,