In Patna, women going to work are quietly reshaping life and hope. From co-work spaces to small factories and handcrafted Mithila products, India Today's Marya Shakil meets women at one of Bihar’s Makhana factories who speak of steady wages, dignity, and what the 2025 elections mean for their families. Their message is clear — jobs must grow locally, leaders must deliver education and opportunity, and voters must choose those who truly work for their people. A tender yet powerful portrait of Bihar’s new workforce — where homecoming meets the will to build a better tomorrow.

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