However, after returning to power, the Mahayuti government scaled back the number of beneficiaries and slashed the scheme’s annual budget from Rs 46,000 crore to Rs 33,000 crore. The government is now facing challenges in securing the necessary funds to provide the promised Rs 1,500 per month to eligible beneficiaries.While Shirsat is not opposed to welfare schemes like Ladli Bahin, he strongly believes that the funds allocated to the Social Justice Department should remain dedicated to the welfare of socially deprived and backward communities. “The budget earmarked for my department should be used only for the welfare of backward communities,” he stated. “The Indian Constitution guarantees that the funds for these communities should not be cut or diverted to other departments. Diverting these funds would be an injustice to socially backward communities.”Shirsat also expressed frustration over the lack of consultation regarding the decision. “I was not even consulted about this move. Even if I had been, I would not have allowed it. Some protocol should have been followed,” he said. “I am not happy with this decision and will take this issue up with CM Fadnavis. I will soon meet him to raise my objections regarding this injustice to my department and the backward communities.”
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