New Delhi/Patna: When Nitish appeared vulnerable, Didis rallied around. That women voters in Bihar are partial to Nitish Kumar-led NDA govt for its pro-women policies since 2005 is well known. What acted as a turbo-boost this time was the cash transfer of Rs 10,000 to over 1.5 crore women in poll season. As if Rakhi after Diwali, the 'das-hazariya' beneficiaries and Jeevika Didis turned out to be the catalyst in NDA's massive win. Women whose lives have changed on the back of govt policies are in substantial numbers - and they cut across caste lines. Some 71.6% women, nearly 9 percentage points more than men (62.8%), turned up to vote this time - up from 59.7% in 2020. It was seen as an endorsement of NDA govt and a 'no' to MGB's return bid. An entire generation of women has benef

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