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As the Bihar Vidhan Sabha Election 2025 approaches, state politics has intensified. This time, the competition is not only between parties and leaders, but also focused on strategies to woo women voters. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has created a new stir in electoral politics by making a major push for women.
Nitish Kumar's New Card – Chief Minister Women's Employment Scheme
The Chief Minister recently launched the Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana. Under this scheme, 7.5 million women will receive financial assistance of ₹2 lakh each in a phased manner. Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the first installment at an event in Patna, transferring ₹10,000 directly to the bank accounts of 7.5 million women through DBT.
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First installment amount: ₹10,000
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Total assistance: ₹2 lakh (in installments)
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Potential expenditure: ₹7,500 crore
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Beneficiaries: 7.5 million women
This scheme is an effort to connect women with self-employment and entrepreneurship rather than simply providing an allowance. The government believes that monthly allowances increase dependency, while employment schemes empower women to become self-reliant.
Popularly known as 'Dashjariya'
This scheme has become popular in villages as 'Dashjariya'. The special feature is that the amount under this scheme is non-refundable. This is why women are extremely enthusiastic about it. More than 14 million applications have been received so far, and it is estimated that this number will exceed 20 million.
Nitish vs. Tejashwi – A Clash of Women's Politics
This scheme is being considered a direct response to Tejashwi Yadav's "Main Behen Maan" scheme.
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Tejashwi Yadav: Promises to provide monthly allowance to women.
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Nitish Kumar: Strategy to connect women with entrepreneurship and employment.
According to political analysts, this is a direct battle to attract women voters.
Election message from Narendra Modi's presence
Prime Minister Narendra Modi associated this scheme as part of the Bihar Vidhan Sabha Election 2025 campaign and made it part of the Bjp-Nitish alliance's shared agenda. This clearly demonstrates that both the central and state governments are working together to woo women voters.
Nitish's Women's Card – History and Impact
The politics of women's empowerment is not new to Nitish Kumar.
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50% reservation in Panchayat elections
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35% reservation in government jobs
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Bicycle scheme, support for ASHA and Jeevika workers
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Decisions like prohibition
These schemes have made Nitish Kumar a trusted leader for women. This is why women voters will play a decisive role in the Bihar Election 2025 elections this time too.
Experts' Opinion – Electoral Strategy and Impact
Sociologists at Patna University believe that politics in India is now increasingly centered on programs like the Bihar Women Empowerment Scheme 2025. Women voters are no longer mere spectators but have become decision-makers.
Political analysts say:
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This scheme is an attempt to counter Tejashwi Yadav's women's allowance.
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Narendra Modi's participation will directly benefit the Bjp-Nitish alliance.
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Women proved to be Nitish's secret weapon of victory in 2010 and 2015, and the same equation could be repeated this time too.
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