Political Rivals Step up Efforts to Woo Women as 2027 Battle Draws Closer

Political rivals step up efforts to woo women as 2027 battle draws closer

While the BJP government is showcasing the implementation of women-centric promises made in its Sankalp Patra (Manifesto), the SP has begun highlighting the work done for women during its previous tenure and promising direct cash transfer to women if voted to power

Women voters emerge as UP's next political battleground

Uttar Pradesh parties are now targeting women voters with new welfare measures. The Samajwadi Party and BJP unveiled competing schemes on the same day. Recent elections show women voters are increasingly influential across social divides. Both parties are adding a gender dimension to their caste-based outreach strategies. Women-centric welfare has become a significant electoral template in Indian politics.

Women-centric schemes become new political battleground as CM Yogi and Akhilesh face off ahead of UP polls

Yogi Adityanath and Akhilesh Yadav have locked horns over women-centric schemes and promises in Uttar Pradesh. While CM Yogi has announced free bus travel for women, Akhilesh has promised an annual Rs 40,000 pension, laptops for Class 12 pass girls and a separate ambulance service for women.