Fri Feb 21 22:47:45 UTC 2025: ## Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Defends ₹2500 Women’s Scheme Amidst Opposition Scrutiny
**New Delhi, [Date]:** Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta today firmly defended the recently announced ₹2500 monthly financial assistance scheme for women, facing sharp criticism from Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Atishi. Atishi had raised questions regarding the scheme’s implementation and funding, prompting a strong rebuttal from CM Gupta. While the specifics of the exchange remain unclear, the CM’s response appears to have effectively countered the opposition’s challenge. The ₹2500 scheme has become a significant political flashpoint in Delhi, with both sides engaging in a heated debate over its merits and feasibility. Further details regarding the specifics of the criticisms leveled by Atishi and the CM’s counterarguments are expected to emerge soon.