Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde targeted the opposition parties, accusing them of spreading rumours about his government's flagship 'Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana' scheme for women, and asked people to be cautious of such "stepbrothers", reported news agency PTI.

Speaking on Friday night in Thane, his home turf, Shinde said his government does not work keeping in mind the elections, but it works for the welfare of people.