The Economic Times

Maharashtra EC bars advance Ladki Bahin payment citing enforcement of the model code of conduct for municipal polls

The State Election Commission has halted the Maharashtra government's advance payment of 1,500 under the Ladki Bahin scheme to women beneficiaries due to the model code of conduct for municipal elections. This decision followed a Congress complaint alleging BJP's attempt to influence polls by disbursing the January payment early, though the December payment can proceed.