Overview
- Sharad Pawar said Rs 10,000 deposits to women under Bihar’s Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana boosted the NDA’s win and called the pre-election disbursal a form of corruption.
- Jan Suraaj leaders alleged that about Rs 14,000 crore from a World Bank-linked tranche was diverted for the payouts, while acknowledging the claim remains unverified.
- Party spokesperson Pavan Verma said transfers continued until roughly an hour before the Model Code of Conduct took effect and argued the timing influenced voting behaviour.
- Reports state around 1.25 crore women received Rs 10,000 each under the scheme, with Jan Suraaj asserting the last-minute payments hurt its electoral prospects.
- Responding to the criticism, Devendra Fadnavis said voters endorsed the NDA’s welfare measures, as results showed the alliance winning about 202 seats against 35 for the Mahagathbandhan.