Maharashtra government postpones January installment of Ladki Bahin Yojana to after January 16 following SEC directives. The move comes amid election model code of conduct for municipal corporation polls.
The Maharashtra Election Commission has barred advance payment of the January 2026 instalment under the 'Majhi Ladki Bahin' scheme due to the model code of conduct for municipal elections.
Maharashtra Congress chief Harshwardhan Sapkal demands elections in wards declared unopposed, questions timing of Ladki Bahin scheme payments ahead of polls.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis responds to criticism of the Ladki Bahin scheme, highlights women's economic empowerment, and details development plans for Kolhapur including river cleanup and water diversion.
State election commissioner Dinesh Waghmare disallows advance January payment under Ladki Bahin scheme, permitting only December's Rs 1,500 before municipal elections.
Maharashtra State Election Commission stops January Ladki Bahin stipend, citing model code for municipal elections. Opposition alleges voter sway. Read the full details.
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Congress accuses Maharashtra's ruling Mahayuti of selfishly timing 'Ladki Bahin' scheme payments for civic polls. Sachin Sawant says taxpayer money is not leaders' private property. Read the full political clash.
Maharashtra's Mukhyamantri-Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana sparks a major political row as Congress objects to Rs 3,000 payment timing before elections. Minister Bawankule defends the move. Read the full story.
CPM state secretary P Shanmugam defends Tamil Nadu's new pension scheme TAPS, questioning AIADMK's EPS for his criticism. Read the full political debate here.
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Maharashtra's decision to credit Rs 3,000 to women beneficiaries just before civic polls ignites a clash between Mahayuti and Congress over model code violation. Read the full details.
Uddhav Thackeray dares BJP to contest elections without raising Hindu-Muslim issues. Devendra Fadnavis counters, pledging the money to the Ladki Bahin Yojana. Read the full political clash.
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Maharashtra Congress alleges BJP violated poll code by announcing Rs 3,000 Ladki Bahin payout before municipal elections. SEC to examine complaint. Key political clash ahead of polls.
NCP leader Praful Patel asserts party's role in Mahayuti govt & Nagpur's progress. Highlights Ladki Bahin scheme, urges voters to prioritize NMC polls for solving civic issues. Read more.
Deputy CM Eknath Shinde assures continuation of Ladki Bahin Yojana, attacks opposition in Kolhapur & Nashik rallies. Promises tax relief, development projects ahead of civic polls.
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Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane announced Punjab's potential to pioneer institutional pathways for Agniveers' resettlement in the defence industry, highlighting new opportunities post-service.
Mahayuti's Mumbai manifesto pledges Rs 5 lakh interest-free loans for Ladki Bahin beneficiaries, AI-driven transparency, and Rs 17,000 crore for environment. CM Fadnavis and Dy CM Shinde to launch it Sunday.
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Telangana govt revives agricultural mechanisation scheme, offering tractors & harvesters at up to 50% subsidy. Aimed at 1.3 lakh farmers to combat rising costs & labour shortage.
Maharashtra minister Yogesh Kadam assured Pune citizens the 'Ladki Bahin' scheme will continue. He warned against fear-mongering in Yerwada and pledged support for women's welfare.
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