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Tejashwi vows Rs 2,500 a month to women if RJD forms govt

IndiaTimes Saturday, 14 December 2024
Bihar's former Deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav announced the 'Mai Bahan Maan Yojana,' promising 2,500 rupees monthly to underprivileged women if RJD wins the upcoming assembly polls. This pledge mirrors similar schemes in Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Jharkhand, aiming to alleviate women's hardships and garner support ahead of elections. Yadav urged women to back him, emphasizing their shared struggles.
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