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Govt scraps ‘Anandacha Shidha’ scheme before Diwali

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October 10, 2025

The government’s decision to discontinue the Anandacha Shidha scheme ahead of Diwali has drawn sharp criticism from former Baglan MLA Deepika Chavan, who said the move has “spread darkness” in the lives of the poor.

- FPJ News Network

Chavan said that while markets are bustling with Diwali celebrations, the government has extinguished the festive spirit in poor households by closing the scheme, which was launched last ye

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