Archive · 28 Sep 2025
Opposition Criticizes Modi's Bihar Scheme Ahead of Elections
The Indian government is giving money to 75 lakh women in Bihar.
This is happening right before an election.
Some people in the opposition say this is just a trick to get votes.
They point out that the Prime Minister had previously criticized a similar scheme.
The scheme is meant to help women start small businesses.
Critics suggest women should carefully consider if this is a genuine effort or a political tactic.
The central government launched the Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana in Bihar.
The scheme provides Rs 10,000 to 75 lakh women.
Opposition parties criticize the timing, calling it a vote-buying tactic.
The scheme aims to promote women's self-employment and economic empowerment.
Bihar assembly elections are expected in November.
- Who
- Narendra Modi, Jairam Ramesh, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra
- What
- Launch of a financial aid scheme; opposition criticism.
- When
- Announced prior to Bihar assembly elections.
- Where
- Bihar
- Why
- To promote self-employment and potentially influence voters.
Opposition View
Government View (Implied)
Scheme Intent
Opposition View
Vote-buying; intended to influence voters.
Government View (Implied)
Empowering women through self-employment.
Long-Term Benefit
Opposition View
Doles are temporary, not sustainable.
Government View (Implied)
Initial funding with the possibility of further financial support
- Scheme Name
- Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana
- Payment
- Rs 10,000 initially; up to Rs 2 lakh possible
- Recipients
- 75 lakh women in Bihar
- Funding
- Rs 7,500 crore
- Launched By
- Narendra Modi and Nitish Kumar
Sources
Dole baiter’s Rs 7,500 crore Bihar scheme draws fire before assembly elections - Telegraph India
Modi’s women card and Rahul’s constitution call to decide Bihar poll outcome
NDA trying to buy people's votes with doles: Priyanka
Ensure RJD+ don't win in polls, PM Modi urges Bihar’s women
Rs 10,000 for 75 Lakh Women: Will BJP’s Tried-and-Tested Formula That Won MP, Maharashtra Work in Bihar?
Launch of women scheme in Bihar raises questions on fairness of elections: Saamana
Congress slams PM Modi’s last-minute promise to Bihar women
PM now indulging in 'vote revdi': Cong
In Bihar Mahabharat For Women's Vote, A Tale Of Differing Strategies
