EC cracks down on populist schemes
The Free Press Journal|October 20, 2024
Maharashtra administration has been directed to wind up implementation of schemes like Ladki Bahin
FPJ Political Bureau
EC cracks down on populist schemes

The Election Commission of India (ECI) directives have forced the state administration to wind up implementation of populist schemes launched by the Mahayuti government. This includes implementation of ongoing schemes such as Ladki Bahin Yojana, Mukhya Mantri Yojana Doot and others.

Despite the model code of conduct (MCC) becoming applicable, efforts were on to disburse installments of Ladki Bahin Scheme for the month of October and November. As soon as the office of the state chief electoral officer (CEO) issued guidelines on identifying new beneficiaries for old schemes and disbursal of the funds to the beneficiaries already on the roll, the state administration stopped its implementation.

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