Ladki Behan Scheme money will not come into accounts, big decision of Election Commission in Maharashtra

Ladki Behan Yojana scheme: In the background of municipal elections, the State Election Commission has given an important decision regarding the ‘Ladki Behen’ scheme amidst the model code of conduct implemented in the state. The Commission has clarified that regular or already pending benefits can be given under the scheme, but there will be a ban on giving the amount in advance for the month of January. After this decision the politics of the state has heated up.

Ruling party counterattacks after Election Commission’s decision

After the decision of the State Election Commission, BJP and Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) have launched a scathing attack on the opposition. The ruling leaders allege that the opposition has been trying to obstruct the ‘Ladki Behan’ scheme from the very beginning.

He says that the opposition does not want women to get financial help and stoves to burn in their homes. The leaders claim that the Ladki sisters have now understood why they are not getting the money on time, and they will answer this through voting.

Why was clarification sought on the government’s decision?

In fact, recently it was reported that before Makar Sankranti, by January 14, Rs 3000, including December and January installments, will be deposited in the accounts of Ladki sisters.

Based on these reports, the State Election Commission received many complaints. Complaints alleged that advance payment in an election environment could be a violation of the code of conduct. After this the Commission asked the government to clarify its position on the entire matter.

Clear ban on advance payment

In the report given by the Chief Secretary, it was told that consolidated orders related to the model code of conduct were issued for the general elections of local self-government bodies on 4 November 2025.

According to these orders… the schemes started before the elections can continue. But advance payment is not allowed. New beneficiaries cannot be selected during the period of code of conduct. On this basis, the Commission banned giving advance amount for January.

What is ‘Ladki Behan’ scheme?

‘Ladki Behan’ scheme is an ambitious social scheme of the state government. Under this, eligible women are given financial assistance of Rs 1500 every month. This plan is also linked to the victory of Mahayuti in the 2024 assembly elections. The government claims that this scheme has played an important role in economically empowering women.

Politics and women’s expectations

Recently, BJP leader and minister Girij Mahajan had claimed on social media that Rs 3000, including December and January installments, will be deposited in the accounts before Makar Sankranti. It was described as a ‘special gift’ from Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.

However, now after the decision of the Election Commission it has been banned. In such a situation, the ‘Ladki Behan’ scheme has become the center of not only social but also political debate, the impact of which is certain to be visible in the upcoming elections.