The unconditional cash transfers to women have emerged as the defining trend in the upcoming assembly elections scheduled for the end of this year.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The state governments of Maharashtra, Haryana and Jharkhand are ready to launch direct cash transfer schemes for women starting this month.&nbsp;&nbsp;

In a bid to stay in power, this scheme was started by the BJP government in Madhya Pradesh last year, and since then, all the parties in power have relied on cash handouts to women voters.&nbsp;

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Starting this festive season, the Eknath-Shinde-led Maharashtra government has announced Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin scheme, under which women in the age group of 21-60 years will get Rs 1,500 per month (approximately $18).&nbsp;

It has planned to credit the first two installments for July and August before Rakshabandhan festival, which falls on 19th August.&nbsp;

According to state government officials, till now, about 12.9 million women beneficiaries have been verified, and the amount will be transferred to their accounts.&nbsp;

The scheme will be launched this month in the state of Jharkhand&nbsp;as well. Almost 3 million registrations have been done so far.&nbsp;&nbsp;

For the same, the government has announced the Mukhyamantri Maiyan Samman Yojana, under which women in the age group of 21-50 years will get Rs 1,000 ($12) every month in their bank accounts.&nbsp;

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Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren said, “We always want to empower women and make them financially strong and self-dependent. We are going to provide cash assistance to every woman in the state in the age group of 21-50 years every month. I have directed the officials concerned to implement it fast.”&nbsp;&nbsp;

In the case of the state of Haryana, around five million families will benefit from the scheme that will be launched this month and registrations have already started for the same.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The BJP government led by Nayab Saini has launched the Har Ghar Har Grahani scheme, under which households below the poverty line will be given an LPG cylinder each for Rs 500 ($6).&nbsp;&nbsp;

The difference between the actual price of the cylinder and Rs 500 will be transferred directly to the bank accounts of the women.&nbsp;

Apart from these, at present, at least eight other states, including Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka, Telangana, West Bengal, Punjab, and Madhya Pradesh, have cash transfer schemes for women.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The unconditional cash transfers to women have emerged as the defining trend in the upcoming assembly elections scheduled for the end of this year. The state governments of Maharashtra, Haryana and Jharkhand are ready to launch direct cash transfer schemes for women starting this month.

The unconditional cash transfers to women have emerged as the defining trend in the upcoming assembly elections scheduled for the end of this year. The state governments of Maharashtra, Haryana and Jharkhand are ready to launch direct cash transfer schemes for women starting this month. In a bid to stay in power, this scheme was started by the BJP government in Madhya Pradesh last year, and since then, all the parties in power have relied on cash handouts to women voters. Also read: India: Schools in Haryana to replace ‘good morning,` `good afternoon` with ‘Jai Hind’ to inspire patriotism Starting this festive season, the Eknath-Shinde-led Maharashtra government has announced Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin scheme, under which women in the age group of 21-60 years will get Rs 1,500 per month (approximately $18). It has planned to credit the first two installments for July and August before Rakshabandhan festival, which falls on 19th August. According to state government officials, till now, about 12.9 million women beneficiaries have been verified, and the amount will be transferred to their accounts. The scheme will be launched this month in the state of Jharkhand as well. Almost 3 million registrations have been done so far. For the same, the government has announced the Mukhyamantri Maiyan Samman Yojana, under which women in the age group of 21-50 years will get Rs 1,000 ($12) every month in their bank accounts. Also read: India: JMM leader Hemant Soren takes oath as chief minister of Jharkhand state Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren said, “We always want to empower women and make them financially strong and self-dependent. We are going to provide cash assistance to every woman in the state in the age group of 21-50 years every month. I have directed the officials concerned to implement it fast.” In the case of the state of Haryana, around five million families will benefit from the scheme that will be launched this month and registrations have already started for the same. The BJP government led by Nayab Saini has launched the Har Ghar Har Grahani scheme, under which households below the poverty line will be given an LPG cylinder each for Rs 500 ($6). The difference between the actual price of the cylinder and Rs 500 will be transferred directly to the bank accounts of the women. Apart from these, at present, at least eight other states, including Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka, Telangana, West Bengal, Punjab, and Madhya Pradesh, have cash transfer schemes for women.

India: States launch direct cash transfer schemes for women ahead of assembly polls

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WION Dispatch: JMM-Congress all set to form government in Jharkhand

People queued up outside polling stations to exercise their democratic franchise as the voting for the second phase of assembly elections begin on Saturday morning at 7 am.

In the second phase of the five-phased elections, voting is being conducted at 20 constituencies including Jamshedpur East and Jamshedpur West. 
In this phase of the election, over 48 Lakh voters will be exercising their democratic franchise.

Jharkhand's Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Vinay Kumar Choubey has informed that 6,066 polling booths have been set-up to facilitate voting in the elections.

The key leaders who are contesting in this phase of polling include Chief Minister Raghubar Das, who is contesting from Jamshedpur (East) seat. State assembly speaker Dinesh Oraon and BJP state unit chief Laxman Guila are also contesting in this phase of elections.

Due to security reasons, polling at 18 constituencies, barring Jamshedpur East and Jamshedpur West, will be held between 7:00 AM and 3:00. At the other two assembly seats, the voters can cast their votes till 5:00 PM.

Other constituencies going to polls today are Khunti, Mandar, Sisai, Majhgaon, Manoharpur, Saraikela, Chaibasa, Baharagora, Ghatsila, Potka, Simdega, Kolebira, Kharsawaan, Tamar, Jagannathpur and Torpa.

Six of these assembly constituencies going to polls are located in East Singhbum district where the district administration and senior police officers have said to have taken all preventive measures to conduct the poll in a peaceful and fair manner.

To check the rumour-mongering on social media, the district police has formed a monitoring cell.

"We have identified 2,300 people who can disturb law and order at the time of voting. Notices have been sent to them," said the district's Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Anup Birthray.

In the Maoist affected assembly constituencies, the Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) including the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and the BSF jawans along with state police personnel have been deployed at strategic locations to prevent any untoward incident, added Birthray.

The Assembly election is being held in Jharkhand in five phases. The first phase had concluded on November 30 whereas the voting for the third phase will be conducted on December 12. The results will be declared on December 23. (ANI)

People queued up outside polling stations to exercise their democratic franchise as the voting for the second phase of assembly elections begin on Saturday morning at 7 am.

People queued up outside polling stations to exercise their democratic franchise as the voting for the second phase of assembly elections begin on Saturday morning at 7 am. In the second phase of the five-phased elections, voting is being conducted at 20 constituencies including Jamshedpur East and Jamshedpur West. In this phase of the election, over 48 Lakh voters will be exercising their democratic franchise. Jharkhand's Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Vinay Kumar Choubey has informed that 6,066 polling booths have been set-up to facilitate voting in the elections. The key leaders who are contesting in this phase of polling include Chief Minister Raghubar Das, who is contesting from Jamshedpur (East) seat. State assembly speaker Dinesh Oraon and BJP state unit chief Laxman Guila are also contesting in this phase of elections. Due to security reasons, polling at 18 constituencies, barring Jamshedpur East and Jamshedpur West, will be held between 7:00 AM and 3:00. At the other two assembly seats, the voters can cast their votes till 5:00 PM. Other constituencies going to polls today are Khunti, Mandar, Sisai, Majhgaon, Manoharpur, Saraikela, Chaibasa, Baharagora, Ghatsila, Potka, Simdega, Kolebira, Kharsawaan, Tamar, Jagannathpur and Torpa. Six of these assembly constituencies going to polls are located in East Singhbum district where the district administration and senior police officers have said to have taken all preventive measures to conduct the poll in a peaceful and fair manner. To check the rumour-mongering on social media, the district police has formed a monitoring cell. "We have identified 2,300 people who can disturb law and order at the time of voting. Notices have been sent to them," said the district's Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Anup Birthray. In the Maoist affected assembly constituencies, the Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) including the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and the BSF jawans along with state police personnel have been deployed at strategic locations to prevent any untoward incident, added Birthray. The Assembly election is being held in Jharkhand in five phases. The first phase had concluded on November 30 whereas the voting for the third phase will be conducted on December 12. The results will be declared on December 23. (ANI)

Jharkhand: Polling underway for second phase of assembly elections

Union Home Minister and BJP President <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/bjp-will-completely-uproot-naxalism-in-jharkhand-amit-shah-265107">Amit Shah </a>slammed Hemant Soren and accused him of sitting on Congress's lap in order to become chief minister.

"Due to the thirst for power, Hemant Soren is trying to become chief minister while sitting on the lap of Congress, Shah said while addressing a rally in Chakradharpur in Jharkhand ahead of the second phase of the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/over-64-voter-turnout-recorded-in-first-phase-of-jharkhand-polls-election-commission-265498">Assembly election</a>. He also said Soren and Congress's objective is to get power but BJP&nbsp;aims to push forward the state on the path of development.

"I am sure Jharkhand wants Kashmir to be an integral part of India, terrorism to end and Naxalism be uprooted," Shah said in an indirect reference to highlight BJP's stance on such issues. He also added that Jharkhand wants Ram temple to be built in Ayodhya.&nbsp;

Shah accused senior advocate and Congress leader Kapil Sibal for approaching the apex court in order to delay the verdict of Ram Janmabhoomi case. "We requested (the court) that the case should be moved faster. What was the result? SC has given judgement and now a grand sky-high temple of Ram will be built in Ayodhya," the home minister said.

Shah also showered praised on the Modi government in Centre and Raghubar Das's government in the state, adding that because of their efforts in the last five years, Naxalism ended in Jharkhand clearing&nbsp;the path for development in the state.

The BJP president also assured the people of the state that National Register of Citizens (NRC) will be implemented in the entire country before the 2024 general election.

The elections in Jharkhand are underway and the state voted for the first phase on November 30. The voting for the next phase will be held on December 20 covering 20 assembly constituencies. The fifth and final phase will go to polls on December 20 and the results will declared on December 23.

(with inputs from ANI)

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Union Home Minister and BJP President Amit Shah slammed Hemant Soren and accused him of sitting on Congress's lap in order to become chief minister. "Due to the thirst for power, Hemant Soren is trying to become chief minister while sitting on the lap of Congress, Shah said while addressing a rally in Chakradharpur in Jharkhand ahead of the second phase of the Assembly election.

Union Home Minister and BJP President Amit Shah slammed Hemant Soren and accused him of sitting on Congress's lap in order to become chief minister. "Due to the thirst for power, Hemant Soren is trying to become chief minister while sitting on the lap of Congress, Shah said while addressing a rally in Chakradharpur in Jharkhand ahead of the second phase of the Assembly election. He also said Soren and Congress's objective is to get power but BJP aims to push forward the state on the path of development. "I am sure Jharkhand wants Kashmir to be an integral part of India, terrorism to end and Naxalism be uprooted," Shah said in an indirect reference to highlight BJP's stance on such issues. He also added that Jharkhand wants Ram temple to be built in Ayodhya. Shah accused senior advocate and Congress leader Kapil Sibal for approaching the apex court in order to delay the verdict of Ram Janmabhoomi case. "We requested (the court) that the case should be moved faster. What was the result? SC has given judgement and now a grand sky-high temple of Ram will be built in Ayodhya," the home minister said. Shah also showered praised on the Modi government in Centre and Raghubar Das's government in the state, adding that because of their efforts in the last five years, Naxalism ended in Jharkhand clearing the path for development in the state. The BJP president also assured the people of the state that National Register of Citizens (NRC) will be implemented in the entire country before the 2024 general election. The elections in Jharkhand are underway and the state voted for the first phase on November 30. The voting for the next phase will be held on December 20 covering 20 assembly constituencies. The fifth and final phase will go to polls on December 20 and the results will declared on December 23. (with inputs from ANI)

Jharkhand election: Amit Shah slams Hemant Soren, says he is sitting on 'Congress's lap' to become CM

A <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jharkhand-voters-stress-on-the-issue-of-development-in-assembly-polls-in-lohardaga-daltonganj-265360">bridge was blown</a> by Naxals in Bishnupur today as voting began for the first phase of Jharkhand assembly elections. No injuries were reported.

Deputy Commissioner Shashi Ranjan said that ''voting is not affected''. The first phase of polling in 13 constituencies spread over six districts. 
 
The constituencies where polling is taking place are, Chatra, Gumla, Bishunpur, Lohardaga, Manika, Latehar, Panki, Daltonganj, Bishrampur, Chhatarpur, Hussainabad, Garhwa and Bhawanathpur. 
 
Over 37 lakh electorate, who are eligible to exercise their franchise, will decide the electoral fortune of 189 candidates, including 15 women candidates in the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jharkhand-assembly-elections-first-phase-of-polling-13-seats-begins-265332">first phase of Assembly elections</a>, said Jharkhand Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Vinay Kumar Choubey on Friday.

(With inputs from ANI)

A bridge was blown by Naxals in Bishnupur today as voting began for the first phase of Jharkhand assembly elections. No injuries were reported. Deputy Commissioner Shashi Ranjan said that ''voting is not affected''.

A bridge was blown by Naxals in Bishnupur today as voting began for the first phase of Jharkhand assembly elections. No injuries were reported. Deputy Commissioner Shashi Ranjan said that ''voting is not affected''. The first phase of polling in 13 constituencies spread over six districts. The constituencies where polling is taking place are, Chatra, Gumla, Bishunpur, Lohardaga, Manika, Latehar, Panki, Daltonganj, Bishrampur, Chhatarpur, Hussainabad, Garhwa and Bhawanathpur. Over 37 lakh electorate, who are eligible to exercise their franchise, will decide the electoral fortune of 189 candidates, including 15 women candidates in the first phase of Assembly elections, said Jharkhand Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Vinay Kumar Choubey on Friday. (With inputs from ANI)

Naxals blow up bridge in Jharkhand as assembly elections begin, no injuries reported

Ahead of Jharkhand Assembly polls, Lok Janshakti Party (LJP), on Tuesday announced that it will be contesting the upcoming elections on its own.

The newly-appointed president of the party, Chirag Paswan took to twitter to announce the decision and said that Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) will contest elections alone on 50 seats while outlining that the party`s first list of candidates will be out by today evening.

"The last decision to contest elections in Jharkhand was to be taken by the state unit. The Lok Janshakti Party Jharkhand state unit has decided that the party will contest 50 seats alone. The first list of party candidates will be announced by this evening," he said on Twitter.

Not only LJP, but even Hindustani Awam Morcha led by former Bihar chief minister Jitan Ram Manjhi will also go solo in the upcoming assembly elections in the state.

The 81-member Jharkhand assembly will go to polls in five phases between November 30 and December 20 and the votes will be counted on December 23.

Ahead of Jharkhand Assembly polls, Lok Janshakti Party (LJP), on Tuesday announced that it will be contesting the upcoming elections on its own. The newly-appointed president of the party, Chirag Paswan took to twitter to announce the decision and said that Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) will contest elections alone on 50 seats while outlining that the party`s first list of candidates will be out by today evening.

Ahead of Jharkhand Assembly polls, Lok Janshakti Party (LJP), on Tuesday announced that it will be contesting the upcoming elections on its own. The newly-appointed president of the party, Chirag Paswan took to twitter to announce the decision and said that Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) will contest elections alone on 50 seats while outlining that the party`s first list of candidates will be out by today evening. "The last decision to contest elections in Jharkhand was to be taken by the state unit. The Lok Janshakti Party Jharkhand state unit has decided that the party will contest 50 seats alone. The first list of party candidates will be announced by this evening," he said on Twitter. Not only LJP, but even Hindustani Awam Morcha led by former Bihar chief minister Jitan Ram Manjhi will also go solo in the upcoming assembly elections in the state. The 81-member Jharkhand assembly will go to polls in five phases between November 30 and December 20 and the votes will be counted on December 23.

Jharkhand assembly polls: LJP announces to contest on 50 seats