Ahead of the Maharashtra local body elections, BJP leader Chandrashekhar Bawankule on Sunday criticised the Congress, accusing the party of being “anti-women” over its letter to the State Election Commission seeking a halt to the monthly stipend under the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Scheme until the conclusion of the civic elections, reported the PTI.

Speaking to reporters, Maharashtra Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule asserted that the welfare scheme, launched in 2024, does not violate the model code of conduct, which is currently in force for the January 15 municipal corporation elections.