Bihar's Pre-Election Dearness Allowance Boost: A Festive Gift

The Bihar government announced an additional 3% dearness allowance for employees and pensioners, aligning with the Union government's recent decision. Effective from July 1, this is a pre-election move benefiting over 11 lakh beneficiaries, costing the state's finances Rs 917.78 crore, and is presented as a festive gift.

The Nitish Kumar government in Bihar has unveiled a pre-election incentive by increasing the dearness allowance for state employees and pensioners by 3%.

This announcement aligns with the Union government's recent hike for central employees and is set to cost the Bihar state treasury an additional Rs 917.78 crore.

Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary cited the government's commitment to alleviating financial pressures on citizens, framing the allowance boost as a festive gesture ahead of Diwali and Chhath.

(With inputs from agencies.)