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This special report focuses on the high-stakes Bihar Assembly elections and the controversy surrounding the Nitish Kumar government's 'Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana'. The scheme, which provides a ₹10,000 grant to women, has led to accusations of it being a voter bribe, with disbursements continuing after the Model Code of Conduct was enforced. The opposition is crying foul, with RJD MP Manoj Jha stating, 'If Rs 10,000 is being given during the elections, then this is a violation of the Model Code of Conduct.' The programme examines the RJD's formal complaint to the Election Commission, the NDA's defence of the initiative as a measure for women's empowerment, and the critical role of women voters, who have consistently outvoted men in recent Bihar elections. In response to the government's scheme, the Mahagathbandhan's chief ministerial face, Tejashwi Yadav, has promised a significantly larger cash payout if his alliance comes to power.