NEW DELHI: Senior Congress leader DK Shivakumar on Monday launched the party's 'Pyari Didi' scheme promising a monthly payment of Rs 2,500 to women voters if Congress comes to power in the upcoming Delhi assembly elections.
While addressing the media in the capital, Shivakumar expressed confidence in Congress forming the government.
“Today, I am here to launch the 'Pyari Didi' scheme. I am confident that Congress will form the government in Delhi, and we will provide Rs 2,500 to women. This decision will be made in the very first cabinet meeting,” he said.
Shivakumar added that the scheme will follow the same model that was implemented in Karnataka by the Congress government.
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