MP Minister's Remarks on Ladli Behna Scheme Spark Controversy
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Minister Vijay Shah's remarks on the Ladli Behna scheme have sparked controversy.
The Minister allegedly linked attendance at a felicitation event with an increase in monthly allowance.
The opposition Congress has demanded his dismissal.
The Minister has clarified that his remarks were misrepresented.
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Controversy Surrounding Ladli Behna Scheme
This mind map illustrates the key elements of the controversy, connecting the Minister's remarks to the Ladli Behna Scheme, potential violations of the Code of Conduct, and the principle of Ministerial Responsibility.
Ladli Behna Scheme Controversy
- ●Minister's Remarks
- ●Ladli Behna Scheme
- ●Code of Conduct Violation (Potential)
- ●Ministerial Responsibility
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Ethical governance and accountability
Social welfare schemes and their impact
Role of political executive in scheme implementation
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Practice Questions (MCQs)
1. Consider the following statements regarding the Ladli Behna Scheme: 1. It is a state government initiative aimed at providing financial assistance to women. 2. The scheme is exclusively funded by the central government. 3. The scheme aims to improve the nutritional status of women and children. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A.1 only
- B.2 and 3 only
- C.1 and 3 only
- D.1, 2 and 3
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Answer: A
Statement 1 is correct as the Ladli Behna Scheme is a state government initiative. Statement 2 is incorrect as the scheme is primarily funded by the state government. Statement 3 is partially correct, but the primary focus is financial assistance, not exclusively nutrition.
2. In the context of recent controversies surrounding the Ladli Behna Scheme, which of the following actions would be considered a violation of the Model Code of Conduct during elections?
- A.Announcing a new phase of the scheme after the election dates are declared.
- B.Distributing scheme benefits through direct benefit transfer during the election period.
- C.Holding a public rally to promote the achievements of the scheme before the election dates are announced.
- D.Conducting a survey to assess the impact of the scheme on beneficiary households.
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Answer: A
Announcing a new phase of the scheme after the election dates are declared would be a violation of the Model Code of Conduct as it could be seen as an attempt to influence voters. Distributing existing benefits, promoting achievements before the code is in effect, and conducting surveys are generally permissible.
3. Which of the following constitutional provisions empowers the state governments to formulate and implement social welfare schemes like the Ladli Behna Yojana?
- A.Article 14, guaranteeing equality before the law
- B.Article 21, protecting the right to life and personal liberty
- C.Article 39, Directive Principles of State Policy, particularly clauses (b) and (c)
- D.Article 368, outlining the procedure for constitutional amendments
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Answer: C
Article 39, specifically clauses (b) and (c) of the Directive Principles of State Policy, directs the State to ensure that the ownership and control of the material resources of the community are so distributed as best to subserve the common good, and that the operation of the economic system does not result in the concentration of wealth and means of production to the common detriment. This provides the basis for social welfare schemes.
4. Assertion (A): Linking attendance at political rallies to the disbursement of benefits under social welfare schemes undermines the principles of equitable access and non-discrimination. Reason (R): Social welfare schemes should be implemented in a transparent and impartial manner, ensuring that all eligible beneficiaries receive assistance without any political considerations. In the context of the above statements, which of the following is correct?
- A.Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
- B.Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
- C.A is true but R is false
- D.A is false but R is true
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Answer: A
Both the assertion and the reason are true, and the reason correctly explains why linking political participation to welfare benefits is problematic. It violates the principles of equitable access and non-discrimination, which are fundamental to social welfare programs.
Source Articles
M.P. Minister Vijay Shah stirs a fresh furore with comments on Ladli Behna scheme - The Hindu
Vijay Shah statement row: SIT begins probe into Madhya Pradesh minister’s controversial comments - The Hindu
SC orders SIT probe into derogatory remarks on Col. Sofiya Qureshi by MP Minister Vijay Shah - The Hindu
Day after SIT formed to probe his remarks, Madhya Pradesh Minister Vijay Shah skips key Cabinet meet - The Hindu
Madhya Pradesh BJP Minister Vijay Shah may find his latest controversy the hardest to dodge - The Hindu