Did Sunny Leone Get Thousand Rupees Per Month In Chhattisgarh Married Women Scheme? Here’s What Happened

The Bastar district administration, led by collector Haris S, has launched an investigation into the matter!

In a bizarre case of fraud, Chhattisgarh’s Mahatari Vandan Yojana an initiative aimed at empowering married women by providing a monthly sum of 1,000 has come under scrutiny after it was discovered that funds were being disbursed to an account under the name of Bollywood actress Sunny Leone. The scheme, launched by the ruling BJP government, has now become the centre of controversy in Bastar district.

What Happened?

The fraudulent account, which listed Sunny Leone as the beneficiary and Jonny Sins as her husband, was reportedly active for ten months, from March to December, receiving a total of 10,000. The application for the scheme was processed and approved at the Anganwadi level in the Talur sector of Bastar. Shockingly, the beneficiary details were marked as verified by officials responsible for validating the applications, raising serious questions about the oversight and integrity of the verification process.

The Bastar district administration, led by collector Haris S, has launched an investigation into the matter. The Women and Child Development Department has been tasked with conducting a thorough probe and taking corrective measures, including the seizure of the fraudulent bank account. Officials confirmed that the fraud came to light after media reports highlighted the discrepancy, prompting immediate action.

More Details

The individual behind this fraudulent act has been identified as Virendra Joshi. Authorities have stated that a case will be filed against him, and efforts are underway to recover the disbursed funds. Additionally, those responsible for approving the account without proper verification are being identified and could face disciplinary action.

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The revelation has sparked political tensions between the BJP and the Opposition Congress. Congress leaders have alleged widespread misuse of the scheme, claiming that over half the beneficiaries are ineligible or fake. The BJP, however, has dismissed the accusations, stating that the scheme is empowering women in ways the previous Congress-led.

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First Published: December 23, 2024 2:48 PM