Delhi CM Rekha Gupta ( Photo credit : ANI )

NEW DELHI: Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday dismissed claims regarding the ‘Pink Saheli Card’ not functioning, stating that certain political individuals are attempting to spread false rumours about its use.“Under political propaganda, a few political people are attempting to spread rumours on ‘Pink Card’ for the women of Delhi, that if you travel once on bus and tap it once and then get off the bus to take another, it cannot be tapped again. This is a lie. Your cards are working 100% fine. With ‘Pink Card’, the benefits of this travel are not going to any private person and that is irking some people. You need not worry and you can get your ‘Pink Card’ made easily,” said CM Gupta.She also took a jibe at the Aam Aadmi Party, claiming they are ‘annoyed’ by welfare initiatives being given to women, including bicycles and the ‘Pink Saheli card’.“When ‘AAP’ are irked by the daughters’ bicycles, how will the Saheli Pink Card appeal to them. The Pink Saheli Card is working perfectly. Free rides. Tap it. Stay worry-free,”CM Gupta wrote on X. Earlier, President Droupadi Murmu launched four women’s welfare schemes of the Delhi government at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium.According to officials, the four schemes are ‘Saheli Pink Smart Card,’ free LPG cylinder scheme, Delhi Lakhpati Bitiya Yojana, and ‘Meri Punji Mera Adhikaar.’Under the initiative, the Pink Card was introduced within the National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) framework, providing free bus travel to eligible women and transgender residents. The card will also allow paid travel on the Metro and the Regional Rapid Transit System through a single touch-free smart card. Cards will be issued at about 50 DM/SDM offices and selected DTC centres, with eligibility verified via Aadhaar and linked to the beneficiary’s mobile number.The chief minister stated that this initiative will prove to be a milestone in making public transport more accessible, safe, and digital.In two free LPG Cylinders during festivals, this scheme will be provided through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). An amount equivalent to the current price of one cylinder will be deposited into the Aadhaar-linked bank account of the head of the family. Approximately 15.50 lakh ration card-holding families will benefit from this scheme.The third initiative, ‘Delhi Lakhpati Bitiya Yojana’, focuses on the financial empowerment of daughters. Under this scheme, Rs 56,000 will be deposited in the name of a girl child in instalments, which, with interest, is expected to exceed Rs 1 lakh by the age of 21.The fourth measure involves the disbursement of pending dues under ‘Meri Punji Mera Adhikaar,’ ensuring citizens’ financial rights are addressed in a timely and transparent manner.