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Prashant Kishor alleges welfare denial for votes in Bihar bypoll
Political strategist Prashant Kishor alleged that women are being told they will not receive welfare benefits if they do not vote for the BJP in the Bankipur by-election campaign. Kishor also challenged the government on this issue and claimed the BJP is using 'Jeevika Didis' to intimidate voters. The BJP, in turn, accused Kishor of insulting women out of fear of losing the election. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has also joined the campaign for the BJP in Bankipur.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
Left 2 · Centre 6 · Right 2 n = 10
- Left (2): National Herald, The Wire
- Centre (6 votes, 7 outlets): Amar Ujala, Hindustan (Hindi), Jansatta · The Indian Express (Indian Express Group — 1 vote), Patrika, The Lallantop, The New Indian Express
- Right (2 votes, 3 outlets): Aaj Tak · India Today (India Today Group — 1 vote), Dainik Jagran