Mumbai July 29 ( UNI) Nationalist Congress Party (SP) MP Supriya Sule has levelled serious allegations against the Maharashtra government of a scam to the tune of Rs 4,800 crore in its flagship Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin welfare scheme and demanded a probe by a Special Investigation Team (SIT). Questioning how verification failures occurred despite Aadhaar and bank details being mandatory for applicants, Sule said, “How were nearly 26.54 lakh women declared ineligible after initially being approved? And how were funds intended exclusively for women credited to men’s bank accounts?” “The scheme was launched by the previous government just before the Assembly elections. If those applications were approved then, how are so many women suddenly ineligible now? How were applications under male names even approved in a scheme meant only for women? Isn’t this clear corruption?” she asked. Addressing reporters, Sule criticised the current administration for slashing funds in crucial sectors such as education, healthcare, and women’s welfare to sustain the scheme, even as the government itself admitted to financial strain. “We are happy that money has reached some beneficiaries. But this is massive corruption—not a minor irregularity, but a ₹4,800 crore scam that has already come to light. Who knows how many more applications will be rejected and how many more women will be disqualified?” Sule stated. She reiterated her demand for an SIT probe into the alleged irregularities, particularly concerning the disqualification of women and the diversion of funds to male beneficiaries. Sule also called for a thorough audit and investigation of the entire implementation process. If the state government fails to act, she warned, the matter will be raised in Parliament...////...