Political Credit War Erupts Over Maharashtra's Ladki Bahin Scheme Ahead of Mumbai Civic Polls

Nov 26, 2025 08:35 pm CST

As Mumbai's BMC elections approach, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy CM Eknath Shinde are engaged in a political credit war over the popular Ladki Bahin welfare scheme that provides Rs 1,500 monthly assistance to women from economically weaker sections. Opposition leaders claim the scheme was launched to influence voters and may be discontinued after elections despite government assurances of its continuity.