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Hans India
6 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Bihar Elections 2025: Nitish Kumar Promises Free Power Supply up to 125 Units from August
As the Bihar polls gather steam, chief minister Nitish Kumar announcements major relief for residents — free electricity up to 125 units. The chief minister, while announcing the scheme, said his government has always focused on keeping things affordable. 'We have decided that from 1 August 2025, that is, from the July bill onwards, all domestic consumers in the state will free electricity policy Bihar for up to 125 units of electricity,' Nitish said in a post on X. "The objective of the scheme is to benefit nearly 1 crore 67 lakh families in the state as mentioned in the post." "The Uttar Pradesh government will bear the entire cost of solar power system installation for families in extreme poverty under the Kutir Jyoti scheme. Families that are not in extreme poverty will get major financial support so that going solar is affordable." It means domestic consumers will no longer have to bear any cost for electricity up to 125 units, and at the same time, it is estimated that within the next three years, up to 10,000 megawatts of solar energy will be available in the state,' Kumar said. A day earlier, Nitish had asked officials to speed up recruitment of teachers in government schools, instructing officials to initiate the TRE 4 process. He also reiterated that the 35% women's quota is applicable only to women candidates who are residents of Bihar in Bihar elections 2025. Nitish's slew of announcements comes ahead of the Bihar polls, due in late 2025. Earlier, Nitish's former deputy chief minister and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav had also made a series of welfare announcements, including up to 200 units of free electricty. The RJD has also promised a monthly cash transfer of Rs 2,500 to women under the proposed Mai Behan Maan scheme, and 200 units of free electricity, as well as electricity subsidy in Bihar and gas cylinders at Rs 500.
Deccan Herald
21-05-2025
- Politics
- Deccan Herald
Bihar's women will get Rs 2,500 monthly stipend if Mahagathbandhan govt is formed: Congress
Lamba made the promise during a press conference here, backing to the hilt the 'Mai Behan Maan' scheme which was visualised by her alliance partner Tejashwi Yadav of the RJD a few months ago.
Time of India
21-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
‘Committed to empowerment': Congress promises Rs 2,500 monthly aid to ‘eligible' women in Bihar if Mahagathbandhan comes to power
All India Mahila Congress President Alka Lamba addresseing the press conference. (Picture credit: ANI) NEW DELHI: All India Mahila Congress chief Alka Lamba on Wednesday announced that women from deprived sections in Bihar will receive Rs 2,500 per month if the Mahagathbandhan alliance forms the next government in the state. The promise backs RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav's 'Mai Behan Maan' scheme, first unveiled in February. Speaking at a press conference in Patna, Lamba criticised the NDA governments at the Centre and in Bihar, accusing them of neglecting women's welfare. 'The Congress and our Mahagathbandhan allies are committed to women's empowerment. If we win the upcoming elections, Rs 2,500 per month will be directly transferred to eligible women by the state government,' she said, as per PTI. Lamba said the scheme will be implemented 'immediately' after the alliance takes power, citing similar initiatives rolled out by Congress governments in Karnataka, Telangana, and Himachal Pradesh. To facilitate enrollment, party workers will distribute registration forms across the state. Additionally, a mobile number (8800023525) has been issued for women to register via missed call. Targeting the current Bihar administration, Lamba said, 'The state is giving only Rs 400 to poor women, and even that is irregular. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Keep Your Home Efficient with This Plug-In elecTrick - Save upto 80% on Power Bill Learn More Undo In rural Bihar, women are suffering, and crimes against them have gone up. Yet, the government remains a mute spectator.' Responding to questions on Tejashwi Yadav's earlier announcement, Bihar Congress president Rajesh Ram clarified that 'Mai Behan Maan' is a joint Mahagathbandhan initiative. 'It's not a scheme of any one party. The decision was taken by our alliance's coordination committee. All partners will work together to build voter awareness,' he said, as reported by PTI. Ram added that Congress was the first to implement this model in Karnataka and Himachal, and similar initiatives were run by the Mahagathbandhan government in Jharkhand. Reacting sharply to the announcement, BJP spokesperson Neeraj Kumar alleged that Mahagathbandhan parties are 'fighting for credit' and 'misleading voters.' In February, Tejashwi Yadav had promised Rs 2,500 per month to women if his party returned to power. He has also pledged 200 units of free electricity and LPG cylinders at Rs500, criticising Nitish Kumar's leadership and accusing the government of corruption, unemployment and lawlessness. 'The CM is tired. Retired officers are looting the treasury. Administrative anarchy prevails,' Yadav had said, adding that Bihar tops 'all the wrong charts.' The announcement comes as political temperatures rise in the state ahead of the 2025 Assembly polls.
Time of India
21-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Bihar's women to get Rs 2,500 monthly stipend if 'Mahagathbandhan govt' formed, says Congress
All India Mahila Congress chief Alka Lamba on Wednesday announced that the women of Bihar will get a monthly stipend of Rs 2,500 if the Mahagathbandhan, of which her party is a constituent, comes to power in the state after the assembly polls due later this year. Lamba made the promise during a press conference here, backing to the hilt the ' Mai Behan Maan ' scheme which was visualised by her alliance partner Tejashwi Yadav of the RJD a few months ago. "The NDA governments at the Centre as well as in the state are least bothered about the welfare of the people, especially women. But the Congress and the alliance partners of the Mahagathbandhan are concerned about them. If the Mahagathbandhan comes to power in the upcoming elections in Bihar, Rs 2,500 per month will be provided by the state government to women belonging to deprived sections," she said. Play Video Pause Skip Backward Skip Forward Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration 0:00 Loaded : 0% 0:00 Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 1x Playback Rate Chapters Chapters Descriptions descriptions off , selected Captions captions settings , opens captions settings dialog captions off , selected Audio Track default , selected Picture-in-Picture Fullscreen This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Text Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Caption Area Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Drop shadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Quynh Mai: Unsold Furniture Liquidation 2024 (Prices May Surprise You) Unsold Furniture | Search Ads Learn More Undo "We will implement this scheme immediately after forming the government, just like we did in Telangana, Karnataka and Himachal Pradesh," she said. Party leaders will distribute forms across the state for the scheme and those will be filled for the eligible women by the workers of the alliance partners, Lamba said. Live Events The party has also issued a mobile number - 8800023525 -- on which eligible women can give a missed call for registration. "The Bihar government is giving only Rs 400 monetary support to poor women, which is a very meagre amount. That too is not being given regularly. The condition of women in Bihar's rural areas is very pathetic... crimes against women have increased substantially but the state government is remaining a mute spectator," she alleged. When asked about a similar scheme already announced by Tejashwi Yadav, Bihar Congress chief Rajesh Ram told reporters, "Let me make it very clear... it's a scheme of the Mahagathbandhan. Workers of all alliance partners will work towards creating awareness among voters about the scheme, which will be implemented after the formation of the government." "This decision was taken in a recently held meeting of the coordination committee of the Mahagathbandhan for Bihar. This is not a scheme of any particular party," he added. However, it is true that the scheme was first implemented by the Congress in Karnataka and then in Himachal Pradesh, and a similar scheme was also implemented by the Mahagatbandhan government in Jharkhand, Ram said. Reacting to the announcement, state BJP spokesperson Neeraj Kumar said, "Today's announcement of 'Mai Behan Maan' scheme by the Congress reveals how parties of the Mahagathbandhan are fighting each other for taking credit for the scheme. They are simply misleading the electorate." Tejashwi Yadav had in February this year announced that if his party came to power in the elections, Rs 2,500 per month would be transferred by the state government into the bank accounts of women belonging to deprived sections.
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Bihar polls: Tejashwi Yadav promises Rs 2,500 for women, 200 units of free electricity if RJD wins
NEW DELHI: RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Tuesday pledged a series of welfare schemes if his party returns to power in Bihar in the assembly polls scheduled for later this year. Taking a cue from the Bharatiya Janata Party's playbook, Tejashwi announced a monthly cash transfer of Rs 2,500 to women under a proposed initiative called the Mai Behan Maan scheme. The former Bihar deputy CM also announced that his party will provide 200 units of free electricity and subsidised gas cylinders for Rs 500. Addressing a press conference, Tejashwi also criticised chief minister Nitish Kumar, claiming the current administration is exhausted and disconnected from the ground reality. 'The chief minister is tired and unable to see the truth. Retired officers have only one job now to loot the state treasury. Administrative anarchy prevails,' he said. Yadav accused the ruling alliance of failing to address core issues such as poverty, unemployment, and migration. 'Bihar ranks number one in all the wrong areas,' he said, blaming two decades of JDU-led rule. The RJD leader expressed confidence that the public will bring an end to what he described as a crumbling and outdated government. The announcement comes as political activity in Bihar intensifies ahead of the 2025 Assembly elections. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 잦은 무릎통증.. 단 1회 주사 / 수술없는 치료 가능하다 무릎치료 30년 - 장덕한방병원 서초본원(서울,강남) 더 알아보기 Undo The announcement comes as political activity in Bihar intensifies ahead of the 2025 Assembly elections. Tejashwi has been vocal in recent months, sharply criticising Nitish and the ruling NDA. In a video released on social media, Yadav alleged rising corruption, unemployment, and crime, accusing the government of failing the people. He claimed that after 20 years of BJP-JD(U) rule, Bihar is ready for change. Yadav also accused the BJP of "misusing" Nitish Kumar's image while effectively controlling the state government. He went further to allege that JD(U) leader Lalan Singh is mentally aligned with the BJP. In response, Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary defended the NDA's record, highlighting progress in infrastructure, electricity, and healthcare. JD(U) spokesperson Rajiv Ranjan Prasad rejected Yadav's allegations, citing employment figures and improved law and order. He added that Bihar has seen reverse migration, unlike during the "jungle raj" under RJD rule.
