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This special report focuses on the pivotal role of women voters in the Bihar assembly elections, where their turnout is emerging as a decisive factor in the contest between the NDA and Mahagathbandhan alliances. A key sentiment captured on the ground is, 'Education and employment are very important. We are talking about change. It is very important to change.' While both political fronts have made extensive promises, including the expansion of schemes like Jeevika and Lakhpati Didi, there is a palpable demand for more than just welfare. As the state concludes its first phase of polling, the report by India Today's Gaurav Sawant highlights that women are increasingly focused on tangible outcomes such as economic independence, better education, and job opportunities, signalling that their vote will determine who governs Bihar.
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00:00In a historic shift, women voters in Bihar are emerging as the game-changers in this high-stakes election battle.
00:11As the first phase of polling wraps up, it is clear that the Mahila voter is no longer just a part of electorate.
00:19She is at the forefront of the political charge.
00:23Across the state, women are turning out in large numbers, their voices resonating louder than ever before.
00:29From Lakpati Deedis to Jivika Deedis, promises are being made.
00:34But this year, it is not just about policies. It is about action.
00:40Women voters are determined to carve out a future where their concerns are heard, their needs addressed and their lives transformed.
00:50A large number of women voting with a big smile on their faces.
00:53You have voted very much. Did you feel smooth?
00:58A little bit smooth.
00:59I have voted on Bikaske Mudeh and it will be good. In the future, it will be good. Planning is good. Whatever is, it will be good.
01:09More women coming out to vote and this is perhaps something that shows the strength of this area.
01:16On the ground, both NDA and Mahagatabandhan have made sweeping pledges to empower women.
01:23Yet, while some women are plodging the schemes of the current government, a wave of discontent is rising, demanding more than just welfare.
01:31Education, job opportunities and economic independence are now at the centre of the conversation.
02:08The future of Bihar, it seems, will be shaped not just by the politicians in power, but by the women who are standing up and voting for change.
02:22The message is clear. Bihar's women voters will decide who governs them for the next five years.
02:29With Gaurav Savant, Bureau Report, India Today.
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