The SEC had barred advance disbursal of the January instalment, citing compliance with the model code of conduct for the upcoming civic polls on January 15, 2026
13 January,2026 09:02 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe move followed complaints by Opposition parties, which alleged that the timing of the proposed disbursal amounted to an inducement to women voters ahead of elections to 29 municipal corporations scheduled on January 15
12 January,2026 12:12 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentSpeaking to reporters, Maharashtra Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule asserted that the welfare scheme, launched in 2024, does not violate the model code of conduct, which is currently in force for the January 15 municipal corporation elections
11 January,2026 08:17 PM IST | Nagpur | mid-day online correspondentAhead of BMC Election 2026, Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde announced an upcoming hike in Ladki Bahin Yojana aid, assuring women the scheme is permanent and reaffirming Mahayuti’s push for women empowerment
11 January,2026 05:10 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT