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‘Committed to empowerment’: Congress promises Rs 2,500 monthly aid to ‘eligible’ women in Bihar if Mahagathbandhan comes to power

IndiaTimes Wednesday, 21 May 2025
Alka Lamba, All India Mahila Congress chief, pledged Rs 2,500 monthly for deprived women in Bihar if the Mahagathbandhan wins, backing Tejashwi Yadav's 'Mai Behan Maan' scheme. Lamba criticized the NDA for neglecting women's welfare, promising immediate implementation post-election, similar to Congress initiatives in other states. BJP countered, accusing the alliance of misleading voters.
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