New Delhi, Jan. 13 -- The beneficiaries of the Maharashtra government's flagship scheme 'Majhi Ladki Bahin' won't receive the advance instalment for January 2026 under the scheme. Thanks to the upcoming Maharashtra civic body elections.

The Maharashtra Election Commission barred the state government on Monday from releasing the January instalment of the 'Ladki Bahin' scheme in advance.

It's because of the enforcement of the model code of conduct for municipal elections, which will be held on January 15.

According to news agency PTI, several complaints were filed with the State Election Commission (SEC) after media reports claimed that beneficiaries of the scheme would receive Rs.3,000 - covering the December and January instalments - i...