BJP Weighs Cash Aid Scheme For Women Ahead Of UP Polls As Akhilesh Promises ₹40,000 Assistance

The BJP-led Uttar Pradesh government is considering a women-focused financial assistance scheme ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections, with a possible payout of Rs 50,000 to eligible beneficiaries. The move comes as SP chief Akhilesh Yadav has promised Rs 40,000 annual aid for women if his party returns to power, making women’s welfare a key poll issue.