Tejashwi to Bihar’s Women: Tie Me a Rakhi and Vote for Me

Bihar’s Tejashwi Yadav makes emotional Rakshabandhan appeal, asking women to tie him Rakhis as their “collective brother.” Promises ₹2,500 monthly aid, free electricity & gas subsidies under women-centric schemes. Attacks rivals for “20 years of failures.” Direct pitch to 49% women voters ahead of elections.

Patna: On the auspicious occasion of Rakshabandhan, Bihar leader Tejashwi Yadav has issued an emotional message to the women of the state. Calling all women and girl students his sisters, he has made a unique appeal to them to tie a Rakhi in his name.

Emotional appeal

Tejashwi said, "I know today all the sisters will be tying Rakhi to their brothers, but I would like you to also tie a Rakhi in the name of your brother Tejashwi." Calling himself the "collective brother" of Bihar, he said that he is making policies for the well-being of the sisters of every household.

Mention of election promises and schemes

In his letter, Tejashwi listed the schemes announced for women:

- "Beti Program": Support from the birth of a daughter to her livelihood

- "Mai-Behan Yojana": ₹2,500 monthly assistance to women

- Promise to increase widow/elderly/disabled pension by ₹1,500

- Free electricity (200 units) and gas cylinder for ₹500

- World-class coaching and sports training arrangements for daughters

Political criticism

Taking a dig at the ruling party, Tejashwi said that "Those who did nothing for 20 years are now making false promises, seeing the elections near." He claimed that as soon as the Mahagathbandhan government was formed, ₹70 thousand crore loot was recovered and "Rakshabandhan ki shagun" was given to sisters. The amount will be given in the form of "one rakhi and one vote.".

Request for electoral support

At the end of his message, Tejashwi appealed to sisters for "one rakhi and one vote" and said, "I will become your protective circle and fight unemployment, inflation, and crime." He reiterated his resolve to make Bihar "number one."

Political Analysis

This appeal directly targets women voters, who constitute 49% of Bihar's total population. Tejashwi's attempt to give political context to the emotional relationship of "brother-sister" seems to be a well-thought-out strategy.