Breaking News: BJP MP Dhananjay Mahadik’s Statement Sparks Uproar Amid Maharashtra Elections

The political temperature is rising amid the Maharashtra Assembly elections. BJP Rajya Sabha MP Dhananjay Mahadik has made a controversial statement, suggesting that if any beneficiary of the Ladli Behen Yojana is seen at a Maha Vikas Aghadi rally, her photo and video should be taken and sent to him so he can "teach them a lesson." Mahadik’s statement sparked strong reactions from the Maha Vikas Aghadi, with Congress leaders accusing him of openly threatening women like "a thug" and claiming this reflects the true "character and face" of the BJP, which they allege only pretends to respect women. Congress leaders have vowed that the people of Maharashtra will respond strongly to those who "threaten women." As the controversy grew, MP Dhananjay Mahadik clarified his statement. He explained that the Ladli Behen Yojana is very popular in Maharashtra, benefitting 2.3 million women. His intent, he stated, was to ensure that if some women attending Congress rallies aren’t receiving benefits, they could be identified and helped. He claimed that Congress has misinterpreted and politicized his statement.