Overview
- Many beneficiaries did not receive the December Rs 1,500 instalment, with reports citing pending finance department approval and election code constraints.
- Girish Mahajan said eligible women would get Rs 3,000 for December and January before January 14, prompting scrutiny of the timing under the Model Code of Conduct.
- The Maharashtra Congress asked the State Election Commission to defer the transfer until after the January 15 polling, calling it an inducement to over one crore voters.
- SEC chief Dinesh Waghmare sought a factual report from Chief Secretary Rajesh Aggarwal, with a response requested by Monday before taking a decision.
- Eknath Shinde said the monthly assistance will be increased soon and described the scheme as permanent, even as audits flagged over 26 lakh ineligible entries and eKYC remains mandatory through December 31, 2025.