The State Election Commission on Monday filed a complaint against BJP Rajya Sabha MP Dhananjay Mahadik for allegedly warning women beneficiaries who avail the Rs 1,500 monthly allowance granted under the Ladki Bahin Yojana and then attend Congress rallies. ''Yes, a case has been filed against me by the poll officers.It is a non-cognisable and a bailable offence,'' Mahadik told The Indian Express. According to sources, before filing the case, the district poll officers served him a notice. However, he did not submit a satisfactory reply and therefore a case was filed against him. Mahadik said his statement was misinterpreted. ''I spoke about what women in the rally were talking.But the Congress made a big issue out of it,'' he said. Mahadik said he never threatened women and will never do so. ''I have never threatened women.I have already apologised if my words have hurt anyone,'' said the BJP MP. At an election rally in Kolhapur, Mahadik said, "In the Congress rallies, if you spot women who availed of the Rs 1,500 under Ladki Bahin Yojana, then take their pictures.We will see them..Taking from our government and singing their paeans, this would not be allowed.''
