‘Wanted our votes, now they’re picking who gets money’: Women in Delhi CM’s seat on cash dole

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She adds, “We asked around and got to know about the CM’s Office, where we went and registered for a letter. Two days later, we finally got the letter with the CM’s stamp… finally got the process completed.” “But I also understand that the government wants to send money to the poorest,” he adds. But I would have gotten some money in my hand and could have spent it on what I wanted if I also got it,” she adds. Story continues below this adMeena Devi has three sons and two daughters, all of whom are working odd jobs.