Debating the Impact: Women's Entrepreneurship Scheme in Bihar Elections

Sharad Pawar discusses the role of the women's entrepreneurship scheme in NDA's Bihar election victory, expressing surprise over fund distribution during polls. He critiques the Election Commission's decision and warns about similar strategies impacting future elections. Pawar also notes local NCP (SP) decision-making on potential alliances.

NCP (SP) president Sharad Pawar voiced concerns over the role of an entrepreneurship scheme for women in the NDA's Bihar election victory, questioning the Election Commission's allowance of fund distribution during the election period.

Pawar highlighted the Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana, which provides Rs 10,000 to women for business setups, suggesting it swayed the election results in favor of the NDA. He warned that similar strategies could erode public trust in future elections.

On potential alliances, Pawar mentioned that local NCP (SP) leaders would decide on collaborations for upcoming local body elections, offering no comment on discussions with his nephew Ajit Pawar's faction.

(With inputs from agencies.)