New Delhi, July 8 -- Chief Minister Nitish Kumar-led Bihar government announced on July 8 that 35 per cent of all government services and posts will be reserved for women candidates in the state.

The key decision, taken in an election year, was taken in a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. Bihar is going to the assembly polls later this year.

According to the decision, all women candidates who are original residents of Bihar will be given 35 per cent reservation in all direct recruitment for government services and jobs.

In May this year, a pre-poll survey revealed that women in Bihar are likely to vote for the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), while most men could vote for the Mahagathbandhan.

The opinion poll ...