Delhi BJP to protest outside 22 AAP MLAs' homes over Lakshmi Yojana row
Synopsis
Delhi BJP is taking its fight over the Lakshmi Yojana to AAP's doorstep — literally. With simultaneous protests planned outside 22 AAP legislators' homes at 8 am Monday, and the scheme already crossing 5.14 lakh registrations, the BJP is betting that opposing a ₹2,500-a-month women's cash transfer is a political liability AAP cannot escape.
Key Takeaways
Delhi BJP has announced protests outside the homes of 22 AAP MLAs on Monday, 11 August at 8 am .
The demonstrations target AAP's opposition to the Delhi Lakshmi Yojana , which provides ₹2,500 per month to eligible women beneficiaries.
The scheme has received more than 5,14,460 registrations as of Saturday, led by women in North-East and North-West Delhi .
Delhi BJP General Secretary M.L.
Gihara will coordinate the simultaneous protests.
Delhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa warned Saurabh Bharadwaj and Sanjeev Jha to apologise or face legal action.
BJP Spokesperson Praveen Shankar Kapoor linked AAP's posture to adverse Punjab election surveys.
The Delhi Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced simultaneous demonstrations outside the residences of 22 Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) legislators on Monday, 11 August, targeting the Opposition's decision to oppose the Delhi Lakshmi Yojana in the Legislative Assembly. The protests, scheduled for 8 am, will be coordinated by Delhi BJP General Secretary M.L. Gihara.
What Triggered the Protests
The BJP's decision follows AAP legislators' opposition to the Delhi Lakshmi Yojana — a scheme under which eligible women beneficiaries receive financial assistance of ₹2,500 per month. The scheme has drawn more than 5,14,460 registrations on its portal as of Saturday afternoon, with women in the North-East and North-West districts of Delhi leading the surge in sign-ups.
The simultaneous nature of the protests — targeting all 22 AAP MLAs at once — signals a coordinated escalation by the ruling party in the national capital.
What the BJP Said
Delhi BJP Spokesperson Praveen Shankar Kapoor accused AAP leaders Arvind Kejriwal and Saurabh Bharadwaj of displaying political frustration and making irresponsible statements to stay in the news cycle. Kapoor argued that the development works and women-centric schemes being rolled out under Chief Minister Rekha Gupta's government have severely weakened AAP's political standing in the capital.
Kapoor further alleged that as surveys predicting AAP's defeat in the upcoming Punjab elections have begun to emerge, Kejriwal's team has resorted to making baseless allegations and then retreating. 'Their political language has completely lost all decorum,' he said.
Minister Sirsa's Warning
Delhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa, in a post on social media platform X, said that AAP Delhi Convenor Saurabh Bharadwaj and MLA Sanjeev Jha had once again attempted to level false and baseless allegations against the Delhi government at a press conference.
'There has been no scam in the Delhi government. I strongly warn Saurabh Bharadwaj and Sanjeev Jha to stop their politics of lies and deceit and apologise, or be prepared to face legal action,' Sirsa said.
Broader Political Context
This comes amid a sharpening political rivalry between the BJP and AAP in Delhi, where the BJP now leads the government under Chief Minister Gupta following its return to power in the capital. The Lakshmi Yojana has become a flashpoint, with the BJP framing AAP's opposition to the scheme as anti-women and AAP countering with allegations of misgovernance.
The BJP warned that if AAP leaders, including Kejriwal and Bharadwaj, do not apologise, voters in Delhi, Punjab, and across the country will deliver a political reckoning. Whether Monday's protests translate into sustained pressure or remain a one-day demonstration will be closely watched.
Point of View
However, is any independent verification of whether registrations have translated into actual disbursements — a distinction that will matter to beneficiaries far more than the political theatre outside MLAs' gates.
NationPress
9 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Delhi BJP protesting outside AAP MLAs' homes?
Delhi BJP is protesting against AAP legislators' decision to oppose the Delhi Lakshmi Yojana in the Legislative Assembly. The party argues that opposing a scheme providing ₹2,500 per month to eligible women is politically and morally untenable, especially given that the scheme has crossed 5.14 lakh registrations.
What is the Delhi Lakshmi Yojana?
The Delhi Lakshmi Yojana is a scheme implemented by the Chief Minister Rekha Gupta-led BJP government that provides eligible women beneficiaries with financial assistance of ₹2,500 per month. As of Saturday afternoon, the scheme's portal had recorded more than 5,14,460 registrations, with North-East and North-West Delhi leading sign-ups.
When and where will the BJP protests take place?
The protests are scheduled for Monday, 11 August at 8 am, simultaneously outside the residences of all 22 AAP MLAs in Delhi. Delhi BJP General Secretary M.L. Gihara will coordinate the demonstrations.
What did Delhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa say about AAP?
Minister Sirsa, in a post on social media platform X, said AAP's Saurabh Bharadwaj and MLA Sanjeev Jha had attempted to level false and baseless allegations against the Delhi government. He warned both leaders to stop what he called 'politics of lies and deceit' and apologise, or face legal action.
How does this connect to the Punjab elections?
BJP Spokesperson Praveen Shankar Kapoor alleged that AAP's escalating rhetoric is driven by adverse surveys predicting the party's defeat in the upcoming Punjab elections. He argued that political pressure from those surveys has pushed AAP leaders to resort to baseless allegations rather than substantive opposition.
