Patna, Sep 26 (IANS) Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, on Friday, made a direct pitch to Bihar's women voters, urging them to recognise their strength and vote for change in the upcoming state Assembly elections.

Addressing a large gathering of women during the "Shakti Adhikar Mahila Samvad" programme at the Sadakat Ashram in Patna, Priyanka Gandhi accused the NDA government of trying to buy votes with cash transfers.

"You (women) don't realise your power, but political parties do. That's why you are being given Rs 10,000 before elections -- because they (NDA) know they cannot form a government without your support," the Congress General Secretary said.

"I appeal to you to think about your (women's) lives. You (women) are struggling every day, while they (NDA) try to win

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