Bengaluru: Women rush to post office to open accounts after Rahul Gandhi's Rs 1 lakh promise (WATCH)
May 29 2024, 05:54 PM ISTFollowing the announcement of the 'Mahalakshmi' scheme promising Rs. 1 lakh per year for women, thousands flocked to Bengaluru's GPO to open India Post Payments Bank accounts, spurred by a WhatsApp rumour about a deadline. Despite clarifications, the rush continued, prompting a token system and increased staff to manage the crowds and ensure fairness.