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flag Maharashtra's election commission probes if giving Rs 3,000 welfare cash before Jan. 15 polls breaks election rules.

flag The Maharashtra State Election Commission has asked the chief secretary to report on whether the state plans to disburse two months of Ladki Bahin Yojana benefits—Rs 3,000—before the January 15 municipal elections, citing potential violations of the Model Code of Conduct. flag The move, announced by BJP minister Girish Mahajan, drew opposition criticism, with Congress accusing the government of using welfare funds for electoral gain. flag While the government maintains the scheme is continuous and not bound by election rules, the SEC is assessing if the timing could influence voters. flag The inquiry seeks clarity by January 12, as tensions rise over election fairness.

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