UP Election 2027: Preparation to give ₹ 50,000 to the women of UP! Opposition parties shaken by this masterplan of Yogi government

The murmur of assembly elections to be held in Uttar Pradesh in the year 2027 has already increased. Half of the population i.e. women voters have now become the center of political battle between the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the main opposition party Samajwadi Party (SP). There is strong discussion in the political circles that the Yogi Adityanath government is working on a very ambitious plan for the economic empowerment and welfare of the women of Uttar Pradesh. Under this scheme, options are being considered to send financial assistance up to ₹ 50,000 directly to the bank accounts of eligible women. This plan, which is being seen as a masterstroke just before the elections, has created a stir in the politics of the state, on which sharp reactions have also started coming from the opposition parties.

The formula to give ₹ 50 thousand directly into the account of women, what is BJP’s masterplan?

According to information being received from sources, the Uttar Pradesh government is preparing a phased plan to provide financial support to women. Under this scheme, it is discussed that ₹20,000 can be directly transferred as the first installment to the accounts of women in the initial phase or just before the announcement of elections. After this, if the Bharatiya Janata Party government is formed again in the state, the total amount can be taken to ₹ 50,000 through three more installments of ₹ 10 thousand each. However, the final approval is yet to be given regarding the eligibility of women coming under the ambit of this scheme, but it is believed that it is being considered to include women from Economically Weaker Section (EWS), BPL families, Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST) as well as women from a higher income group so that the scope of the scheme can be wider. In Uttar Pradesh, more than 98 lakh women are already associated with self-help groups under the National Rural Livelihood Mission. In such a situation, the government is making a strategy to create a strong network by connecting this new scheme with the existing employment and groups of women.

Getting inspiration from successful election models of other states

Political analysts believe that this step of BJP in Uttar Pradesh is inspired by the successful electoral experiments adopted in other states. In recent years, schemes providing direct financial assistance to women have helped in turning the electoral tables in many states of the country. Be it the ‘Ladli Behna Yojana’ in Madhya Pradesh, the ‘Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana’ in Maharashtra, or the special financial assistance schemes brought in for women in Bihar and Haryana—all of these have had a profound impact on the election results. In these states, money directly reaching the accounts of women through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) gives a direct connection to the government. Uttar Pradesh also has about 7 crore women voters, which is about 45 percent of the total voters. In such a situation, if the government implements this scheme in time, it can prove to be a big game changer in the elections, because the craze for such schemes among women has been seen increasing continuously.

Akhilesh Yadav’s counterattack and election bet of Rs 40 thousand annually

As soon as the discussions about giving financial assistance of ₹ 50,000 to women gained momentum, Samajwadi Party national president and former Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav launched a scathing attack on it. Akhilesh Yadav termed it as BJP’s new “jumla” on social media platform ‘X’ and said that the ruling party now has only money power left to win the elections. He raised the question why the government did not give this amount for the welfare of women in the last 10 years? Along with this, Akhilesh Yadav, in a big move on behalf of Samajwadi Party, announced that if his government is formed in 2027, he will provide financial assistance of ₹ 40,000 every year to women, which will also be increased every year. Political experts say that Akhilesh Yadav wants to push BJP into a defensive posture through this announcement. Now the contest seems to revolve around the announcements and promises of ‘₹50,000 vs ₹40,000’, making it clear that both the parties do not want to leave any stone unturned to woo women voters in the 2027 elections.

Political mathematics of women voters on 403 assembly seats of UP

The role of women voters has always been important in the electoral history of Uttar Pradesh, but in recent elections, women have started voting beyond traditional restrictions and caste equations. The number of women voters and their activism in all 403 assembly seats of the state has completely changed the equations of political parties. Of the total 13.39 crore registered voters, the number of women voters is approximately 6.09 crore. If women voters of any one category unite towards a particular party, then that party can turn the tables on any seat. This is the reason why whether it is BJP or Samajwadi Party, both the parties are placing maximum emphasis on welfare schemes and economic security formula to win over this ‘half of the population’ in their favor. Now women-centric financial policies along with caste data and PDA (Backward, Dalit, Minority) formula are going to decide the condition and direction of Uttar Pradesh elections.

Conclusion: Will this plan prove to be a game changer in the 2027 elections or just a political statement?

In the coming months, as the 2027 assembly elections approach, the issues of women empowerment and economic assistance will become more heated in the politics of Uttar Pradesh. For BJP, this scheme can become a surefire weapon to further strengthen the traditional base of the party and penetrate the caste equations of the opposition, provided it is implemented on time and with complete transparency. On the other hand, the opposition is also leaving no stone unturned to corner the government on this issue and win the trust of women through its promises. Overall, the upcoming elections in Uttar Pradesh are not just going to be a clash of political parties, but the biggest test of the claims of economic development and welfare of the ‘half the population’, which is sure to impact the politics of the entire country.