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Women Voters Drive Change in Bihar Elections

10/19/2025

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Women's voting power is crucial in the upcoming Bihar elections, with female turnout reaching 59.7% in 2020.
Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has engaged women voters through initiatives like the Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana, which allocates Rs 10,000 crore to women entrepreneurs.
A recent poll shows declining support for Kumar among women, who are now seeking younger leadership.
Opposition leader Tejashwi Yadav criticizes Kumar's financial promises, while activist Shabnam Hashmi emphasizes women's issues with poverty and violence.
New contenders like Prashant Kishor are emerging as potential reformers in the uncertain political landscape.

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Story summary

Women's voting power is crucial in the upcoming Bihar elections, with female turnout reaching 59.7% in 2020.
Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has engaged women voters through initiatives like the Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana, which allocates Rs 10,000 crore to women entrepreneurs.
A recent poll shows declining support for Kumar among women, who are now seeking younger leadership.
Opposition leader Tejashwi Yadav criticizes Kumar's financial promises, while activist Shabnam Hashmi emphasizes women's issues with poverty and violence.
New contenders like Prashant Kishor are emerging as potential reformers in the uncertain political landscape.