Under the Family Benefit Card, families are promised five types of benefits: ₹12,000 monthly for job security, ₹2,000 for pensions to the elderly, widows, and disabled, ₹2,500 for labor support in farming, ₹1,000 for school education, and loans of up to ₹5 lakh for women at just 4% interest along with ₹2,500 assistance. The party says only one family member needs to register for eligibility.

The scheme has stirred political debate in Bihar. RJD is promoting its own “Mai Bahin Maan Yojana” with ₹2,500 for women, while BJP’s Deputy CM Samrat Chaudhary labeled Kishor’s plan as a fraud. JD(U) leader Vijay Chaudhary also dismissed it as empty promises.

Kishor, addressing public gatherings during his yatras, appealed for votes by stressing education and jobs over symbolic politics. He also hinted at contesting elections, possibly from Raghopur or his hometown Karahgar, signaling his intent for direct political entry.

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The devastating floods have already claimed 51 lives, while crops spread across 1.84 lakh hectares of farmland have been destroyed. Thousands of homes, schools, and hospitals are damaged, leaving rural families in distress. The AAP government said the proposed relief package would cover immediate compensation for victims’ families, financial support for farmers, rehabilitation of displaced residents, and the reconstruction of key public infrastructure.

Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann is scheduled to brief PM Modi during his field visit. According to officials, the Prime Minister will inspect flood-affected villages, interact with locals, and assess the state’s relief operations before announcing any central assistance.

Beyond short-term measures, Punjab has also sought help for long-term flood control projects. These include strengthening embankments, upgrading drainage systems, and setting up early warning mechanisms. Experts believe that without structural reforms, such disasters will continue to hit Punjab’s agrarian economy hard.

Opposition leaders, meanwhile, are closely watching the Centre’s response, noting that the speed and size of the relief package will influence public opinion. Human rights groups have also urged both state and central governments to ensure timely delivery of aid, transparency in fund usage, and special provisions for vulnerable groups such as landless farmers and daily wage earners.

The outcome of PM Modi’s visit is expected to set the tone for Punjab’s recovery. For now, the spotlight remains on whether the Centre will meet the demand for a ₹20,000 crore Punjab floods relief package.

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Earlier, Badal demanded a ₹20,000 crore flood relief package and a full farm loan waiver for farmers and labourers. He stressed that Punjab’s farmers, who powered India’s Green Revolution, deserve national support. He also announced plans to desilt farmland using machinery and volunteers, stating he was ready to face action for protecting farmers’ rights.

Badal personally visited flood-hit areas in Nakodar, Phillaur, and Sahnewal, providing cash aid and diesel for relief operations. He distributed over ₹25 lakh and 40,000 litres of diesel to strengthen bundhs and support earth-moving work. Local farmers complained that the AAP government had failed to provide timely help. SAD leaders joined him during these visits.

This emergency meeting comes a day before Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s scheduled visit to Punjab.

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