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Bihar BJP Chief's Demand for Burqa-Clad Voter Verification Sparks Political Controversy
Oct 05, 2025 04:38 pm CST
Bihar's political landscape heats up as BJP state chief Dilip Jaiswal's demand for verifying burqa-clad voters creates tensions between coalition partners and opposition. The controversy centers on voter identification practices, with the RJD calling it a "political conspiracy" while JDU distances itself from its ally's position. The debate raises questions about balancing electoral integrity with cultural respect ahead of upcoming Bihar elections.
PM Modi Launches Rs 10,000 Women's Livelihood Scheme in Bihar Ahead of Assembly Elections
Sep 26, 2025 04:22 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually launched the Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana in Bihar, benefiting 75 lakh women with Rs 10,000 each for livelihood activities. During the launch, he criticized RJD's governance record while highlighting the NDA government's women empowerment initiatives ahead of upcoming assembly elections. The scheme will provide additional Rs 2 lakh and entrepreneurial training to beneficiaries.