Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee president Y.S. Sharmila criticized the state government for the delayed implementation of the Maha Shakti (Aadabidda Nidhi) scheme. She alleged a lack of sincerity towards women's empowerment, stating the scheme, intended to provide ₹18,000 annually to women aged 18-59, has not been enacted despite the government being in power for nearly two years. Sharmila called the delay a betrayal and urged the government to announce a timeline for immediate implementation.