India, May 21 -- Ahead of the crucial Bihar assembly polls later this year, the Congress on Wednesday announced.its.first guarantee titled 'Mai Bahin Maan Yojana' promising Rs 2,500 per month monthly support for women.

The announcement was made in state capital city of Patna by state unit chief Rajesh Ram and Mahila Congress chief Alka Lamba at a press conference.

While announcing the first guarantee, the party leaders said that 'Mai Bahin Maan Yojana', which promises Rs 2,500 per month to women after 'Mahagathbandhan' (Grand Alliance) comes to power in Bihar in assembly polls later this year.

The Congress had earlier made.similar promise in the states of Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka and Telangana.

The Congress also made the similar pr...