Overview
- Jha wrote to the Election Commission on October 31 accusing the Bihar government of violating the Model Code of Conduct with direct cash transfers on October 17, 24 and 31.
- Each transfer was Rs 10,000 under the Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana, which is described as a one-time grant to help women start small businesses.
- The complaint flags another payout slated for November 7, four days before the second phase of voting.
- The Model Code has been in force since October 6 following the announcement of the Bihar Assembly election schedule.
- Jha requested written acknowledgment and immediate action from the EC, and reports note no response from the commission as of publication; polling is on November 6 and 11 with counting on November 14.