Abhishek Banerjee Slams Opposition on Yuvasathi Project: 'They Take, We Give 1500 to Youth'
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Abhishek Banerjee: 'They snatch, we give,' 1500 for youths! Responds to opposition on Yuvasathi
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News18•02-03-2026, 14:06
Abhishek Banerjee: 'They snatch, we give,' 1500 for youths! Responds to opposition on Yuvasathi
•Abhishek Banerjee defended the 'Yuvasathi' scheme, which provides 1500 rupees monthly to youths, against BJP criticism.
•He highlighted the scheme's success with over 8.4 million applications, contrasting it with alleged opposition scams.
•Banerjee criticized the BJP's 'Rath Yatra' in February, suggesting it's disconnected from public sentiment and will 'return to Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh'.
•He cited Union Home Ministry data on atrocities against SC/ST in BJP-ruled states like UP, Rajasthan, and MP.
•Abhishek assured Scheduled women of continued 'Lakshmir Bhandar' benefits regardless of central funding and urged campaigning in 84 SC/ST constituencies.