Madhya Pradesh CM quips about Ladli Behna scheme costs at cultural event

Chief Minister Mohan Yadav responded with humor when questioned about the Ladli Behna scheme at a Bundeli Sammelan held at Ravindra Bhavan in Bhopal on Thursday. When asked about the program, Yadav quipped that the scheme had become "quite expensive," prompting laughter from attendees at the cultural event.

The Ladli Behna initiative, which provides a monthly stipend of Rs 1,500 to eligible women in Madhya Pradesh, has emerged as one of the state government's most significant welfare expenditures. The chief minister's remarks acknowledged the budgetary implications of sustaining the program while maintaining its light tone.

The Bundeli Sammelan provided a platform for cultural celebrations of the regional Bundeli language and traditions. Yadav's casual response to the question reflected the informal nature of the gathering, even as it touched on substantive matters of government spending and social welfare commitments in the state.