Delhi LG Vinai Kumar Saxena has initiated an inquiry into allegations that non-government individuals are collecting personal data under the guise of registering residents for AAP's 'Mahila Samman Yojana'.

The Delhi government further advised people of the national capital “not to fall prey to the false promises of this non-existent scheme as these are misleading and without any authority.”

In an unprecedented move, two departments of Delhi Government have released public notices and disowned the registration process started by Chief Minister Atishi and former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for two schemes announced by the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in the National Capital.

Registration for the Mukhya Mantri Mahila Samman Yojana, a scheme which will provide monthly assistance of Rs 1,000 to women residents, began today. The Delhi government had announced this scheme in its 2024-25 budget to provide Rs 1,

The government department also cautioned citizens about the risks of sharing personal details, such as bank account information, voter ID cards, and phone numbers, which could result in privacy breaches.