India: A government dole for Muslim brides of poor families by the Congress in Karnataka

Open, 7 November 2013
Karnataka’s Bridal Brouhaha
A scheme for Muslim women gives the opposition pre-poll ammunition against the Congress in an electorally crucial state

A government dole for Muslim brides of poor families by the Congress in Karnataka has become a political handle for the opposition against the party. Under the scheme, each beneficiary bride is to get cash and household goods worth a sum total of Rs 50,000.
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