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Tejashwi Yadav's Poll Promise: Doubling Allowances for Bihar's Panchayati Raj System Representatives

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RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav made a significant poll promise on behalf of the INDIA bloc, the Opposition alliance in Bihar, by vowing to double the allowances of representatives in the Panchayati Raj system. The promise was made during a press conference in Patna, where Tejashwi was accompanied by VIP chief Mukesh Sahani. The announcement is part of the Mahagathbandhan's strategy to appeal to voters ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections. Tejashwi also pledged interest-free financial assistance to workers in traditional occupations, expansion of businesses, and better benefits for those working in the public distribution network.

Key Takeaways:

  • Tejashwi Yadav, the INDIA bloc's chief ministerial candidate, has promised to double the allowances of representatives in Bihar's Panchayati Raj system if voted to power.
  • The RJD leader has also pledged to provide interest-free financial assistance of Rs 5 lakh to workers engaged in traditional occupations such as pottery, blacksmithing, and carpentry to help them expand their businesses.
  • Representatives of panchayats and Gram Kachaharis (village courts) will receive pensions and will also be covered under an insurance scheme worth 50 lakh, according to Tejashwi.
  • Those working in the public distribution network will have their commission margin increased under the proposed plans.
  • Tejashwi emphasized that Bihar is yearning for change, and the people of the state will bring about change if given just 20 months.
  • The INDIA bloc's efforts are focused on appealing to voters ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections.

Statistics:

  • Rs 5 lakh: the interest-free financial assistance promised to workers in traditional occupations to help them expand their businesses.
  • 50 lakh: the budget for an insurance scheme covering representatives of panchayats and Gram Kachaharis (village courts).
  • 20 months: the duration Tejashwi asked voters to give the INDIA bloc to implement the proposed changes.

Sources:

  • Tejashwi Yadav, RJD leader, address at a press conference in Patna on Sunday, quoted in Indian National Press (Bombay) Pvt. Ltd., Copyright 2025, distributed by Contify.com.
  • Indian National Press (Bombay) Pvt. Ltd., Copyright 2025, distributed by Contify.com.

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