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INR10,000 Boost for Women Entrepreneurs Sparks Election Controversy

11/2/2025

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The Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana, launched by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, provides INR10,000 to women to start small businesses, with up to INR2 lakh for successful ventures.
Direct benefit transfers have reached over one crore women, delivering aid quickly and visibly.
Opposition parties allege that payment timing could influence voters ahead of the November 6 and 11 elections, while officials say the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) rules were followed.

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Story summary

The Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana, launched by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, provides INR10,000 to women to start small businesses, with up to INR2 lakh for successful ventures.
Direct benefit transfers have reached over one crore women, delivering aid quickly and visibly.
Opposition parties allege that payment timing could influence voters ahead of the November 6 and 11 elections, while officials say the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) rules were followed.