Nitish Kumar government announces pre-election bonanza, hikes DA for employees, pensioners. Patna: The Nitish Kumar government in Bihar today announced a pre-election sop for government employees and pensioners by hiking Dearness Allowance by six to 11 per cent. A decision to this effect was taken at a meeting of the state Cabinet presided over by Chief Minister Nitish … [Read more...] about Bihar government announces pre-election for government employees and pensioners by hiking Dearness Allowance by 6% to 11%.