Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav on Sunday announced a slew of welfare measures for representatives of Bihar’s panchayati raj system, promising to double their allowances, introduce pension benefits, and provide substantial insurance coverage if the INDIA bloc forms the next government in the state.

Addressing a press conference, Yadav said that elected representatives of panchayats and Gram Kachaharis (village courts) have long been demanding financial security and social benefits, which his party intends to fulfill.

“Representatives of panchayats and Gram Kachahari had been demanding pension benefits. We have decided that they will receive a pension. They would also enjoy a Rs 50 lakh insurance coverage,” Yadav announced.

He further announced that the INDIA bloc would

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