With the Bihar elections on the horizon, Tejashwi Yadav has made a significant announcement regarding his plans for the women of the state. He took the opportunity of Raksha Bandhan to share his ‘return gift’ via a post on X, conveying festive greetings and outlining his vision for women’s empowerment. Yadav presented a comprehensive set of promises, including financial support, access to essential services, and better educational opportunities. His plans involve the ‘BETI’ program, a monthly financial aid scheme, increased pensions for various categories, affordable gas cylinders, free electricity, and advanced residential coaching. Additionally, he has committed to provide sports training and secure job opportunities for deserving girls. Addressing key issues, Yadav vowed to tackle unemployment, reduce exam-related hurdles, and combat paper leaks. He also criticized previous governments, stating that they have practiced negative politics for the last 20 years and promised to retrieve misused funds to distribute among the women as a ‘Shagun’ amount.
