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With Assembly elections looming in Bihar, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has announced free electricity for all domestic consumers using up to 125 units per month, starting from August 1. The move is expected to benefit 1.67 crore families. The Bihar government also plans to install solar panels on rooftops and public spaces, especially for economically weaker sections, under the Kutir Jyoti scheme. In another major decision, Nitish Kumar has directed the education department to begin the process for TRE-4, the next round of Teachers' Recruitment Examination. So far, the state has appointed over 3 lakh teachers in previous rounds. A 35% reservation for women from Bihar will continue to apply. These twin announcements come just months before the expected October–November polls, signaling a powerful electoral pitch from the JD(U) chief.#nitishkumar #biharpolls2025 #freeelectricity #tre4 #teacherrecruitment #solarscheme #biharnews #electionpromise #biharcm #toi #toibharat #bharat #trending #breakingnews #indianews
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