Brinda Karat slams government as women protest over stalled Ladki Bahin funds | Exclusive

Speaking to The Hindu at Azad Maidan in Mumbai, CPI(M) leader and AIDWA founding member Brinda Karat hit out at the government over stalled payouts under the Majhi Ladki Bahin scheme. Backing protesting women, Karat argued that direct financial support is a woman's right to national resources, noting that time-use surveys show women do the most work, including unpaid domestic and field labour. Criticising the mandatory KYC requirement that has left beneficiaries excluded due to failing portals…