Congress promises to give Rs 2,500 to every woman in Delhi under the 'Pyaari Didi' Yojana if elected, paralleling a similar scheme in Karnataka. CM Arvind Kejriwal's AAP government plans to enhance financial aid to women post-elections. Both parties are strategizing to appeal to women voters ahead of the Delhi Assembly elections.
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