Delhi Police are investigating alleged data collection for the AAP's 'Mahila Samman Yojna' scheme after concerns raised by Congress' Sandeep Dikshit. Lt Governor Saxena directed an inquiry into improper personal information gathering. The Delhi government departments have denied the existence of such a scheme, distancing themselves from AAP's claims as elections approach.
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