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Election Sops: Proviso Safeguards Promises, Not Payments

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  • The Bihar Cabinet approved a scheme on August 29, 2025, providing ₹10,000 each to one crore women.
  • By October 3, the transfers had already been made to the beneficiaries' bank accounts.
  • The Election Commission of India announced the poll schedule on October 6, yet payments continued post-announcement.
  • This raises questions about the legality of election sops and their implications for electoral integrity.

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