The State Election Commission has imposed a restriction on the advance disbursement of funds under the ‘Ladli Bahen’ scheme in Maharashtra, as the model code of conduct is in force in the state ahead of the municipal corporation polls. The EC received several complaints from the Opposition parties after media reports claimed the Maharashtra government was set to release Rs 3,000 each for the December and January months under the scheme by January 14, calling it a Makar Sankranti gift.






