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Controversy Brews Over Bihar Polls: Jan Suraaj Demands Fresh Elections
Jan Suraaj alleges illegal cash transfers to 25-35 lakh women under a state scheme during election code enforcement, seeking fresh polls and Election Commission action.
- On 2026-02-05, the Supreme Court received a petition from Jan Suraaj Party seeking fresh Bihar polls, likely to be heard on Friday.
- The party alleges the Bihar government transferred Rs 10,000 each to women under the Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana after the poll schedule, linked to JEEVIKA membership, which it calls `corrupt practices` violating the Model Code of Conduct.
- Despite contesting in 238 constituencies, Jan Suraaj Party failed to win any seat, while media reports cited in the petition say beneficiaries rose from about one crore to around 1.5 crore.
- The petition seeks directions to the Election Commission of India to act under Article 324 of the Constitution and Section 123 of the Representation of the People Act against alleged direct money transfers to women voters.
- The petition urged the court to direct the Election Commission to set a minimum six-month implementation gap, alleging the scheme was approved by a Cabinet decision without legislative sanction and funds came from the contingency fund, violating Article 267.
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They claim the government unlawfully transferred funds to 2.5-3.5 million women during the Model Code of Conduct, influencing voters. Jan Suraaj seeks fresh elections and clearer guidelines on freebies.
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