ARA: Amid the sea of people at Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s rally in Ara on Sunday, the large turnout of women in colourful attire stood out prominently. Many had come in groups, their enthusiasm matched by their willingness to voice both support and concern. “Providing 5kg of free ration is good, but the govt should increase the amount. We are poor and need more govt assistance to survive,” said Vimla Devi. Standing nearby, Lalmuni Devi added, “Though the govt provides us five kg of free ration, we actually get only four kg because there is corruption at the local level by the dealer and some gram panchayat officials.” She said she still lives in a thatched house and hopes for a brick-built home. Soon, a group of five women joined in, animatedly expressing their support for

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