Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has stated that while pre-election welfare schemes such as the Ladki Bahin initiative are exerting a financial burden of Rs 60,000 crore on the state government, efforts are being made to ensure that this does not hinder capital investments.

As per PTI reports, Fadnavis, speaking at a Moneycontrol event on Friday evening, acknowledged the budgetary pressure caused by such expenditure but assured that the government is effectively managing the situation. He emphasised that Maharashtra is striving to balance its budget without reducing capital investment.