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Chhattisgarh's Sunny Leone Scheme Controversy

Writer's picture: Parikshit KhannaParikshit Khanna

Updated: Dec 25, 2024

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Scheme Overview

The Mahatari Vandan Yojana, launched in March 2024 by the BJP government, aims to empower married women by providing monthly financial assistance of ₹1,000.

Fraud Details

- Fraudulent Registration: Virendra Joshi created a bank account under Bollywood actress Sunny Leone's name to claim benefits.


- Discovery: A routine audit exposed the fraud due to the unusual beneficiary name.


- Action Taken: District Collector Haris S initiated an investigation, froze Joshi’s account, and filed an FIR against him.

Political Fallout

- Opposition Claims: Congress leaders alleged widespread corruption in the scheme, with claims of over 50% fraudulent beneficiaries.


- Government Defense: Deputy CM Arun Sao defended the program, asserting its importance for neglected women and promising reforms to address systemic issues.

Sunny Leone's Reaction

Sunny Leone expressed disappointment on social media, criticizing the misuse of her name and emphasizing the need to protect the integrity of welfare schemes.

Systemic Concerns

The fraud has highlighted systemic vulnerabilities in the verification process, with investigations now targeting officials responsible for beneficiary verification.

About Sunny Leone: A Brief Overview

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Birth Name

Karenjit Kaur Vohra

Birthdate

May 13, 1981

Nationality

Canadian-American

Early Life

Born in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada, to Sikh Punjabi parents, Leone moved to California as a teenager and graduated high school in 1999.

Adult Entertainment Career

- Entered the adult film industry at 19.


- Became Penthouse Pet of the Year (2003) and gained fame through films produced by her company, Sun Lust Pictures.

Transition to Bollywood

- Appeared in Bigg Boss (2011), leading to a Bollywood debut in Jism 2 (2012).


- Starred in successful films like Ragini MMS 2, Ek Paheli Leela, and hosted shows like MTV’s Splitsvilla.

Personal Life

- Married to Daniel Weber (2011).


- Mother to three children: Nisha Kaur Weber (adopted), Asher Singh Weber, and Noah Singh Weber (biological).

Recognition

- Featured in BBC’s 100 Most Influential Women (2016).


- A biographical series, Karenjit Kaur – The Untold Story of Sunny Leone (2018), chronicles her journey from adult films to Bollywood.

Key Highlights of the Mahatari Vandan Yojana Controversy

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Date

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Scheme Launch

March 2024

The BJP government introduced the Mahatari Vandan Yojana to provide financial assistance to married women.

Fraud Discovery

November 2024

A routine audit revealed that Virendra Joshi fraudulently registered Sunny Leone's name to claim benefits.

FIR Filed

November 2024

District Collector Haris S ordered an investigation, froze Joshi’s bank account, and filed an FIR.

Political Reactions

Ongoing

- Congress alleged systemic corruption in the scheme.



- BJP leaders defended the program and assured reforms to prevent future fraud.

Sunny Leone's Reaction

November 2024

Leone criticized the misuse of her name and emphasized the need for better governance in welfare programs.

Conclusion

The Mahatari Vandan Yojana fraud has exposed vulnerabilities in Chhattisgarh's welfare system. While the scheme was designed to empower women, incidents like this highlight the need for robust verification mechanisms to maintain the integrity of such programs. Sunny Leone's reaction underscores the impact of such controversies on public figures and the importance of safeguarding welfare initiatives for genuine beneficiaries.

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