Congress reiterates Tejashwi's 'Mai Behin Maan Yojana' in Bihar, promises Rs 2,500 monthly aid for women

IANS May 21, 2025 484 views

The Congress party has revived Tejashwi Yadav's 'Mai Behin Maan Yojana' scheme, promising Rs 2,500 monthly financial assistance to women in Bihar. This strategic move is part of the INDIA Bloc's election campaign for the 2025 Assembly Elections. The announcement aims to consolidate women voters, particularly in rural and lower-income segments. By highlighting women's empowerment, the Congress is positioning itself as a champion of financial dignity and independence.

"Through this scheme, we want to make women self-reliant and financially secure" - Rajesh Ram, Congress President
Patna, May 21: In a significant election promise aimed at wooing women voters ahead of the 2025 Bihar Assembly Elections, the Congress party on Wednesday re-announced the ‘Mai Behin Maan Yojana’, a scheme originally introduced by Bihar Leader of the Opposition Tejashwi Yadav a few months ago.

Key Points

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Congress reiterates Tejashwi's women empowerment financial assistance scheme

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INDIA Bloc promises Rs 2,500 monthly aid

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Targeting women voters ahead of 2025 Bihar elections

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Aims to provide financial security and dignity

Addressing the media persons in Patna, Bihar, Congress President Rajesh Ram declared that if the INDIA Bloc returns to power, the scheme will provide Rs 2,500 monthly financial assistance to women across the state. The announcement echoes the earlier commitment made by Tejashwi Yadav, signalling a coordinated strategy by the INDIA Bloc.

Rajesh Ram clarified that this was not a standalone Congress promise but a joint decision of all six INDIA Bloc parties in Bihar. He referred to the implementation of similar schemes in Congress-ruled states like Karnataka, Jharkhand, and Himachal Pradesh, framing it as a model of empowerment and dignity for women.

“Through this scheme, we want to make women self-reliant and financially secure. There is full consensus on this among the INDIA Bloc allies,” Ram said.

With political activity heating up ahead of the elections, Congress has also launched a poster and missed-call campaign to popularise the scheme. Mahila Congress National President Alka Lamba added that this is the “first guarantee” of the INDIA Bloc government and reflects a commitment to women’s rights and respect.

The ‘Mai Behin Maan’ scheme was first floated by Tejashwi Yadav earlier this year as a key part of his party’s vision for systemic transformation in Bihar. Analysts see this as an attempt to consolidate the women’s vote bank, especially among rural and lower-income groups.

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Priya K.
Finally some focus on women's financial independence! ₹2500/month may not seem much to elites, but for rural women in Bihar, this can be life-changing. Hope it's implemented properly unlike many past schemes that remained on paper. 🙏
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Amit S.
Election freebies again! Where will the money come from? Bihar already has financial troubles. Instead of cash handouts, why not create more job opportunities? This is just vote bank politics before 2025 elections.
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Neha R.
As a Bihari woman, I welcome this initiative. But will it reach the real beneficiaries? Our state has history of middlemen siphoning off benefits. Need transparent digital transfers like DBT. Also, what about working women - are we included?
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Rahul M.
Interesting to see Congress adopting Tejashwi's idea. Shows INDIA bloc is serious about coordination. But they should explain how this differs from existing state & central schemes. Too many overlapping schemes create confusion at ground level.
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Sunita P.
Financial help is good but what about safety? Bihar women need better law & order first. Without security, money alone won't empower anyone. Also, will there be financial literacy programs to help women use this money wisely?
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Vikram J.
The scheme's name "Mai Behin Maan" is clever politics - directly connects with Bihari women. But implementation is key. Karnataka's similar scheme has mixed reviews - some women say it helped, others complain of delays and exclusion errors.

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