EC Halts Ladki Bahin Scheme Funds Transfer Before Maharashtra Civic Polls

• The Election Commission (EC) has stopped the Maharashtra government from transferring funds for the Ladki Bahin scheme.
• The ban applies to the January installment, citing the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) for upcoming municipal elections.
• The decision follows complaints after reports that beneficiaries would receive Rs 3,000 (Dec & Jan installments) before Jan 14.
• Congress leader Sandesh Kondvilkar complained, arguing fund transfer before polls could influence voters.
• The Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana provides Rs 1,500 monthly to eligible women beneficiaries.

Why It Matters: EC stops Ladki Bahin scheme funds transfer in Maharashtra due to MCC ahead of civic polls.