Jan Suraaj spokesperson Pavan Verma has raised a strong claim. And this comes just after the Bihar election results. He said that ₹14,000 crore from the World Bank was taken for one project. But it was used for giving ₹10,000 to women voters. He shared that the money was sent to 1.25 crore women. It was sent under the Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana. This claim has made people talk once again about how funds are used during elections in Bihar.
History of Welfare Schemes in Bihar
Bihar has a long history of welfare schemes. Governments in the past also focused on women and youth. Many old schemes in the state were linked to education, jobs and basic support for families. Verma said that this new transfer was sudden and came just one hour before the moral code of conduct for the elections. He added that Bihar already has a debt of more than ₹4 lakh crore. He said the interest every day is very high. Because of this, he questioned how such a big transfer was possible.
The claim by Jan Suraaj has created mixed reactions. Some people agreed and said that funds should be used carefully. Others said that such schemes help women who need support. Verma said there were rumours that women who did not vote for the NDA might not receive the remaining money. He said around 2.5 crore women in Bihar have still not received the amount. Because of this fear, he believes many women voted with hope that the money will continue.
Questions on Ethics and Policy
Verma said that if the claim is correct, then people should ask if it is ethical to use funds in this manner. He also said that if the information is wrong, he asks for forgiveness. He said governments sometimes shift funds and explain later. He also reminded people that Prime Minister Modi had earlier spoken against free gifts in elections. He said this created confusion because the Bihar scheme looked like a free benefit. He added that promises and money were both used during the campaign.
Impact on Jan Suraaj and Bihar Politics
The Jan Suraaj party did not win any seats in the election. Verma said that many reasons caused this result. He said the late transfer of ₹10,000 played a big role. He also said that their promise about reviewing the liquor ban was not the reason for the loss. He claimed liquor is sold everywhere in Bihar at high rates. He said this affects families and many women face problems. He believes the ruling party’s policies and the sudden fund transfer created a strong wave during the elections.
Aryan K 
