A financial support scheme launched in Maharashtra ahead of the 2024 state assembly elections initially brought relief to farm widows in the drought-prone Marathwada region. The scheme, known as Ladki Bahin, provided a monthly payment to eligible women. Many beneficiaries, particularly widows of farmers, relied on this money as a vital lifeline. However, after the elections ended, the state government began deleting large numbers of women from the beneficiary list. This move has caused deep anxiety among those who lost the support. Many affected women say they were removed without explanation or notice. The deletions have turned what was a brief period of financial security into uncertainty. Officials have not provided clear reasons for the removals, though some reports suggest the scheme faced funding or verification issues. The situation has left many widows struggling to cope. The scheme had been widely promoted as a key welfare initiative during the election campaign. Now, the sudden removal of beneficiaries has sparked criticism and concern over the government's commitment to supporting vulnerable populations. An investigation into the deletions is ongoing, according to reports.