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The Bihar government has raised the monthly social security pension by ₹700, increasing it from ₹400 to ₹1,100 for widows, senior citizens, and persons with disabilities. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar announced that the new amount will be disbursed from July, benefitting over 1.09 crore people. The move comes ahead of the upcoming assembly elections in the state.

During a rally in Siwan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a fierce attack on the RJD-Congress alliance, accusing them of nurturing "mafia raj" and dynastic politics. Dedicating ₹10,000 crore worth of development projects, he urged voters to reject those responsible for Bihar’s "jungle raj" and migration crisis, asserting that the opposition prioritised family interests over public welfare.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a roadshow and addressed a public rally in Siwan, Bihar, unveiling and laying foundation stones for key development projects across railways, water, sanitation, and energy sectors. Major announcements included the inauguration of the Vaishali-Deoria rail line, launch of the Vande Bharat Express, rollout of sewage treatment plants under Namami Gange, and a 500 MWh battery storage system. He also distributed PMAY-U housing benefits to over 53,000 beneficiaries.

The seat-sharing formula within the INDIA alliance, led by Tejashwi Yadav, is nearing finalization, according to exclusive analysis by The Sampadak Express. After four...