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Maharashtra Election Results: How paying women $18 won an election

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India's ruling BJP party used cash handouts to women to secure a landslide victory in Maharashtra's state elections. This $18 monthly payment targeted underprivileged women, effectively swaying votes in a state marked by significant income inequality. The strategy's success raises concerns about the rising cost of elections and its impact on future political spending.

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