马哈拉施特拉邦选举委员会正在调查1月15日投票前支付3000卢比的福利现金是否违反了选举规则. Maharashtra's election commission probes if giving Rs 3,000 welfare cash before Jan. 15 polls breaks election rules.

马哈拉施特拉邦选举委员会已要求首席秘书报告国家是否计划在1月15日市政选举之前支付两个月的Ladki Bahin Yojana津贴——3 000卢比,并列举了可能违反《行为守则范本》的情况。 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. 人民党部长Girish Mahajan宣布这项行动, 引起反对派批评, 国会指控政府利用福利基金谋取选举利益, The move, announced by BJP minister Girish Mahajan, drew opposition criticism, with Congress accusing the government of using welfare funds for electoral gain. 虽然政府坚持该计划是连续的,不受选举规则的约束,但证交会正在评估时间是否可能影响选民。 While the government maintains the scheme is continuous and not bound by election rules, the SEC is assessing if the timing could influence voters. 该调查寻求在1月12日之前澄清,因为争夺选举公平性的紧张局势加剧。 The inquiry seeks clarity by January 12, as tensions rise over election fairness.