Maharashtra Chief Minister (CM) Eknath Shinde firmly stated that no one has the power to halt the government's flagship 'Mukhyamantri Ladki Bahin Yojana', and assured that the monthly financial assistance of Rs 1,500 for women will be increased after the upcoming elections.

During the inauguration of the Hindu Hridaysamrat Balasaheb Thackeray Smriti Udyan in Nashik on Saturday, September 28, Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde urged women beneficiaries to be cautious of the "step-brothers (referring to the opposition)" who he alleged was trying to derail the scheme. "The scheme will continue. No one has the strength to end the Ladki Bahin Yojana. I have already told my sisters to beware of the step-brothers because they have been creating obstacles from day one. They even approached the court to stop it. This brother will not stop at just Rs 1,500. We will increase the amount," Shinde declared.