Congress Objects to Pre-Poll Payout Under Women Scheme

The Congress party in Maharashtra is upset because the state government wants to give money to women just before an election.

The Congress thinks this is unfair and might influence voters.

The government says the money is for a scheme that helps women, and the Congress is just being mean.

The election commission is looking into the matter.

The scheme gives money to women who are between 21 and 65 years old and whose families don't earn much.

The Congress wants the money to be given after the election instead.

The Chief Minister says the scheme is continuous and not subject to election rules.