Mumbai, Jan. 13 -- The State Election Commission on Monday barred the state from releasing the January instalment of the 'Ladki Bahin' scheme in advance, citing the model code of conduct. The SEC's clarification came after it received several complaints following BJP leader Girish Mahajan's remarks claiming beneficiaries will receive a combined transfer of Rs.3,000 for December and January before Makar Sankranti, which falls on January 14, a day before the elections. P6...