Congress on Monday promised a transparent hawker policy, including the establishment of smart vending zones, issuance of digital licences for eligible vendors, and fair elections to town vending committee

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing rallies in Sitamarhi and Bettiah, claimed that if voted to power, the RJD-led opposition would run Bihar with fear and misgovernance, while the NDA would focus on start-ups, education, and women’s empowerment.