Netizens slam preacher Jaya Kishori after spotting her with luxury Calfskin bag worth over Rs 2L
New Delhi: Spiritual preacher Jaya Kishori, known for her teachings on non-materialism and detachment, is facing criticism online after being spotted with a high-end calfskin bag worth over Rs 2 lakh at an airport. The 29-year-old preacher was seen in a video clip, now viral on social media, carrying a Dior Book Tote, which, according to the brand’s website, is crafted from cotton with a calfskin lining.
Many social media users took issue with Kishori’s choice of a luxury item containing animal-derived material, which they view as contradictory to her spiritual teachings. One user on the platform ‘X’ (formerly Twitter) remarked, “Spiritual preacher Jaya Kishori deleted her video where she was carrying a Dior bag worth ₹ 2,10,000. She preaches non-materialism and calls herself a devotee of Lord Krishna. Dior uses calf leather for their bags.”
Another user commented, “Jaya Kishori tells people not to be materialistic, yet she herself uses a luxury bag costing over Rs 2 lakh. Most of these preachers are like this, using our religion to profit and live a lavish life.”
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Maharashtra government considers tweaks to Ladki Bahin scheme amid fiscal strain: Reports
Mumbai: A day after the Mahayuti coalition secured a landslide victory in the Maharashtra Assembly elections, attention has turned to the Ladki Bahin Yojana, a flagship welfare scheme that played a pivotal role in attracting women voters.
The scheme, launched in July 2024, offers ₹1,500 per month to economically disadvantaged women aged 18 to 65. The Mahayuti, in its election manifesto, pledged to increase the amount to ₹2,100 per month, a promise now under scrutiny due to fiscal concerns. With the scheme projected to cost the exchequer ₹33,300 crore from July 2024 to March 2025, bureaucrats are exploring ways to revise its provisions to prevent a financial imbalance.
Finance Minister and NCP leader Ajit Pawar hinted at the challenges, stressing the need for "financial discipline." A senior bureaucrat confirmed that plans are underway to prune the list of beneficiaries, citing the inclusion of ineligible individuals due to incomplete Aadhaar seeding and lack of required ration cards. According to the finance department, nearly one crore women out of the 2.43 crore registered beneficiaries may not qualify for the scheme.
The state’s debt burden is already projected to reach ₹7.82 lakh crore for the fiscal year 2024-25. Officials warn that continuing the scheme in its current form could impact the government’s ability to pay salaries by January. Despite these concerns, the ruling coalition is hesitant to reduce the beneficiary list, likely due to the upcoming civic elections.
Chief Secretary Sujata Saunik is expected to present renegotiation proposals to the new chief minister soon. Meanwhile, Shiv Sena spokesperson Krishna Hegde credited the scheme for increasing the number of women voters and boosting the coalition’s vote share. NCP (SP) leader Sharad Pawar also acknowledged the scheme’s role in mobilising women voters.
Other welfare measures introduced by the government include an electricity bill waiver for farmers and three free LPG cylinders annually for six million households. However, the financial viability of such initiatives remains a pressing concern.
