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BJP vs Congress: Battle for Women Voters in Bihar Elections with Competing Women Empowerment Schemes
Sep 26, 2025 06:55 pm CST
As Bihar assembly elections approach, Prime Minister Modi and Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra have unveiled rival women empowerment initiatives to capture female voters. Modi launched the Mukhyamantri Mahila Rozgar Yojana, transferring Rs 10,000 to 75 lakh women, while Gandhi promised land ownership rights to women from landless families, highlighting a fierce political competition for a crucial voting demographic.
PM Modi Launches Bihar's Mahila Rojgar Yojana: 75 Lakh Women Receive Rs 10,000 Each for Economic Empowerment
Sep 26, 2025 05:40 pm CST
Prime Minister Modi virtually launched Bihar's Rs 7,500-crore Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana, transferring Rs 10,000 each to 75 lakh women for self-employment opportunities. This NDA government initiative aims to foster economic independence with potential additional support up to Rs 2 lakh per beneficiary in subsequent phases.