for chitra, it's a ticket to financial freedom.i save at least 1096 to 1596 of my salary - and it helps in managing household expenses. besides, we can now travel for work or pilgrimages without thinking of budget. free bus rides are quite popular in several indian states, especially among lower income groups. this way more women access job opportunities. opposition leader rahul gandhi, whose party governs the state of karnataka, is hoping these voters will reward their efforts in this election. women now make up for nearly half of the country's voter base. and with a broader social change happening with better education awareness, most women now decide their vote independently, making them a highly sought after electorate for all political parties. and this is why all political parties are out to woo them with incentives from cash handouts to free rations, money to build toilets, cheap loans and even cooking gas, which is one of prime minister modi's style project. subsidies have now ended, but the gas connection has transformed s

for chitra, it's a ticket to financial freedom.- and it helps in managing household expenses. besides, we can now travel for work or pilgrimages without thinking of budget. free bus rides are quite popular in several indian states, especially among lower income groups. this way more women access job opportunities. opposition leader rahul gandhi, whose party governs the state of karnataka, is hoping these voters will reward their efforts in this election. women now make up for nearly half of the country's voter base. and with a broader social change happening with better education awareness, most women now decide their vote independently, making them a highly sought after electorate for all political parties. and this is why all political parties are out to woo them with incentives from cash handouts to free rations, money to build toilets, cheap loans and even cooking gas, which is one of prime minister modi's style project. subsidies have now ended, but the gas connection has transformed sarga's life. and she says this will be a k