  
Reports alleging the removal of approximately 1.4 million beneficiaries from the Aswesuma welfare program are entirely false, according to an official ministerial clarification addressing recent public speculation.
Addressing concerns surrounding the social welfare initiative, the minister dismissed widespread assertions that over a million recipients were being stripped of their financial assistance. Authorities emphasized that eligibility reviews and welfare distributions continue under established guidelines without the purported mass disqualifications.
Key Developments
- Official confirmation that reports regarding the exclusion of 1.4 million recipients are unfounded.
- Clarification provided to ease public concern regarding eligibility and continuity of Aswesuma support.
The clarification seeks to counter misinformation and ensure that eligible citizens relying on the state welfare program are not unsettled by unverified claims regarding their status.