{"id":34784,"date":"2025-06-27T12:21:17","date_gmt":"2025-06-27T06:51:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/?p=34784"},"modified":"2025-06-27T12:21:20","modified_gmt":"2025-06-27T06:51:20","slug":"bihar-social-security-pension","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/bihar\/bihar-social-security-pension\/","title":{"rendered":"Bihar Social Security Pension Hiked to \u20b91,100 Ahead of Elections | Nitish Kumar&#8217;s Welfare Push"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/bihar\/bihar-social-security-pension\/#Bihar_social_security_pension_hiked_to_%E2%82%B91100_by_CM_Nitish_Kumar_ahead_of_the_2025_elections_benefiting_over_1_crore_elderly_widows_and_disabled_citizens_under_the_states_welfare_schemes\" >Bihar social security pension hiked to \u20b91,100 by CM Nitish Kumar ahead of the 2025 elections, benefiting over 1 crore elderly, widows, and disabled citizens under the state\u2019s welfare schemes.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/bihar\/bihar-social-security-pension\/#Nitish_Kumar_Announces_Three%E2%80%91Fold_Hike_in_Social_Security_Pensions\" >Nitish Kumar Announces Three\u2011Fold Hike in Social Security Pensions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/bihar\/bihar-social-security-pension\/#Substantial_Pension_Increase\" >Substantial Pension Increase<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/bihar\/bihar-social-security-pension\/#Welfare_Amidst_Election_Preparedness\" >Welfare Amidst Election Preparedness<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/bihar\/bihar-social-security-pension\/#Governments_Justification_Outreach\" >Government\u2019s Justification &amp; Outreach<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/bihar\/bihar-social-security-pension\/#Opposition_Reaction\" >Opposition Reaction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/bihar\/bihar-social-security-pension\/#Broader_Policy_Narrative\" >Broader Policy Narrative<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/bihar\/bihar-social-security-pension\/#Why_This_News_Is_Important\" >Why This News Is Important<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/bihar\/bihar-social-security-pension\/#Strengthening_Social_Welfare\" >Strengthening Social Welfare<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/bihar\/bihar-social-security-pension\/#Election_Strategy_and_Voter_Dynamics\" >Election Strategy and Voter Dynamics<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/bihar\/bihar-social-security-pension\/#Policy_Replication_Political_Discourse\" >Policy Replication &amp; Political Discourse<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/bihar\/bihar-social-security-pension\/#Historical_Context\" >Historical Context<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/bihar\/bihar-social-security-pension\/#Evolution_of_Pension_Systems\" >Evolution of Pension Systems<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/bihar\/bihar-social-security-pension\/#Nitish_Kumars_Governance_Record\" >Nitish Kumar\u2019s Governance Record<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/bihar\/bihar-social-security-pension\/#Welfare_and_Election_Patterns\" >Welfare and Election Patterns<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/bihar\/bihar-social-security-pension\/#Key_Takeaways_from_Pension_Hike_in_Bihar\" >Key Takeaways from Pension Hike in Bihar<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/bihar\/bihar-social-security-pension\/#FAQs_Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/bihar\/bihar-social-security-pension\/#1_What_is_the_new_pension_amount_under_the_Bihar_Social_Security_Pension_Scheme\" >1. What is the new pension amount under the Bihar Social Security Pension Scheme?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/bihar\/bihar-social-security-pension\/#2_How_many_beneficiaries_will_be_covered_under_this_new_scheme\" >2. How many beneficiaries will be covered under this new scheme?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/bihar\/bihar-social-security-pension\/#3_Why_was_the_pension_hike_announced_now\" >3. Why was the pension hike announced now?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/bihar\/bihar-social-security-pension\/#4_What_are_the_criticisms_against_the_pension_hike\" >4. What are the criticisms against the pension hike?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/bihar\/bihar-social-security-pension\/#5_When_will_beneficiaries_start_receiving_the_new_pension\" >5. When will beneficiaries start receiving the new pension?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/bihar\/bihar-social-security-pension\/#Some_Important_Current_Affairs_Links\" >Some Important Current Affairs Links<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bihar_social_security_pension_hiked_to_%E2%82%B91100_by_CM_Nitish_Kumar_ahead_of_the_2025_elections_benefiting_over_1_crore_elderly_widows_and_disabled_citizens_under_the_states_welfare_schemes\"><\/span><strong>Bihar social security pension<\/strong> hiked to \u20b91,100 by CM Nitish Kumar ahead of the 2025 elections, benefiting over 1 crore elderly, widows, and disabled citizens under the state\u2019s welfare schemes.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nitish_Kumar_Announces_Three%E2%80%91Fold_Hike_in_Social_Security_Pensions\"><\/span>Nitish Kumar Announces Three\u2011Fold Hike in Social Security Pensions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Substantial_Pension_Increase\"><\/span>Substantial Pension Increase<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Chief Minister <strong>Nitish Kumar<\/strong>, on <strong>June 21, 2025<\/strong>, unveiled a major increase in monthly social security pensions under the <strong>Social Security Pension Scheme<\/strong>, boosting payments from <strong>\u20b9400 to \u20b91,100<\/strong> for <strong>elderly citizens, widows, and persons with disabilities<\/strong> The revised pension, benefitting approximately <strong>1.096 crore individuals<\/strong>, will be credited to bank accounts by the <strong>10th of every month<\/strong>, starting <strong>July 2025<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Welfare_Amidst_Election_Preparedness\"><\/span>Welfare Amidst Election Preparedness<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This pension revision is seen as part of a broader push by the <strong>NDA-led government in Bihar<\/strong> to strengthen support among the <strong>vulnerable sections<\/strong>, particularly before the <strong>October\u2013November 2025<\/strong> Assembly Elections  It aims to consolidate its voter base, especially among the elderly, women, and persons with disabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Governments_Justification_Outreach\"><\/span>Government\u2019s Justification &amp; Outreach<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>JD(U) leaders have highlighted comprehensive public feedback received during the <strong>\u201cPragati Yatra\u201d<\/strong>, which helped shape this decision  The government also emphasises that this is part of a long-standing commitment to <strong>dignified living and socio-economic justice<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Opposition_Reaction\"><\/span>Opposition Reaction<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>RJD<\/strong>, led by <strong>Tejashwi Yadav<\/strong>, criticised this move as <strong>derivative and politically motivated<\/strong>, claiming the government only adopted the scheme following pressure and previously promised schemes by the opposition <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Broader_Policy_Narrative\"><\/span>Broader Policy Narrative<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In response, JD(U)-BJP leaders defended the policy as one of many welfare measures introduced over the last two decades. These include initiatives such as <strong>highway investments<\/strong>, <strong>Kanya Vivah Bhavans<\/strong>, and <strong>poverty alleviation schemes<\/strong>, positioning this pension hike within a continuum of sustained social development <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\" id=\"Bihar-social-security-pension\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com\/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcR7q9yr3FoFF9tAkR1Ai5cwknM05PtSQw9WWg&amp;s\" alt=\"Bihar social security pension\" title=\"Bihar social security pension\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Bihar social security pension<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_This_News_Is_Important\"><\/span>Why This News Is Important<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Strengthening_Social_Welfare\"><\/span>Strengthening Social Welfare<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This significant increase directly influences the <strong>financial security and standard of living<\/strong> of millions of the elderly, widows, and disabled, which is crucial for welfare-focused exams in the <strong>social welfare and public administration<\/strong> syllabus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Election_Strategy_and_Voter_Dynamics\"><\/span>Election Strategy and Voter Dynamics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Presented just months before the <strong>Bihar Assembly elections<\/strong>, this move serves as an example of how <strong>populist welfare policies<\/strong> are timed to shape <strong>voter allegiance<\/strong>, a key concept in state-level political analysis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Policy_Replication_Political_Discourse\"><\/span>Policy Replication &amp; Political Discourse<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The public clash between ruling and opposition parties underlines an important aspect of <strong>political communications<\/strong> and <strong>policy replication<\/strong>, relevant to <strong>electoral strategy<\/strong> and <strong>political ethics<\/strong>, pertinent to civil service and political science subjects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Historical_Context\"><\/span>Historical Context<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Evolution_of_Pension_Systems\"><\/span>Evolution of Pension Systems<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>India\u2019s pension mechanisms for the elderly, disabled, and widows began gaining momentum post-independence, with a significant landmark being the <strong>Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (IGNOAPS)<\/strong> and its state-level counterparts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nitish_Kumars_Governance_Record\"><\/span>Nitish Kumar\u2019s Governance Record<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Since becoming <strong>Chief Minister in 2005<\/strong>, Nitish Kumar has been known for welfare programs such as the <strong>Jeevika<\/strong> poverty initiative, women\u2019s empowerment policies, and infrastructure investments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Welfare_and_Election_Patterns\"><\/span>Welfare and Election Patterns<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Historically, <strong>welfare schemes<\/strong> have been leveraged in India before elections, such as through <strong>loan waivers<\/strong> or <strong>subsidy schemes<\/strong>, forming a pattern of politico-administrative choices influencing electoral outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways_from_Pension_Hike_in_Bihar\"><\/span>Key Takeaways from <strong>Pension Hike in Bihar<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>#<\/th><th>Key Takeaway<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1<\/td><td><strong>Pension raised from \u20b9400 to \u20b91,100<\/strong> for widows, elderly, and disabled, effective July 2025.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td><strong>1.096 crore beneficiaries<\/strong> will receive the revised pension by the 10th of every month.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>The move is timed ahead of the <strong>October\u2013November 2025 Bihar Assembly Elections<\/strong>.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>Opposition RJD criticised the move as <strong>copying their \u20b91,500 pension proposal<\/strong>.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>Government positions this as part of sustained <strong>social welfare &amp; development<\/strong> over decades.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Bihar social security pension<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><strong>FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_What_is_the_new_pension_amount_under_the_Bihar_Social_Security_Pension_Scheme\"><\/span>1. What is the new pension amount under the Bihar Social Security Pension Scheme?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Bihar government has increased the monthly pension to <strong>\u20b91,100<\/strong> for elderly, widows, and persons with disabilities, starting from <strong>July 2025<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_How_many_beneficiaries_will_be_covered_under_this_new_scheme\"><\/span>2. How many beneficiaries will be covered under this new scheme?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Approximately <strong>1.096 crore beneficiaries<\/strong> across Bihar will receive the revised pension amount.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Why_was_the_pension_hike_announced_now\"><\/span>3. Why was the pension hike announced now?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The hike is seen as a <strong>strategic welfare move<\/strong> ahead of the <strong>2025 Bihar Assembly elections<\/strong>, likely to boost support among vulnerable voter groups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_What_are_the_criticisms_against_the_pension_hike\"><\/span>4. What are the criticisms against the pension hike?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>opposition RJD<\/strong> claims the ruling NDA government is <strong>copying their pre-poll promise<\/strong> of a \u20b91,500 pension and alleges political opportunism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_When_will_beneficiaries_start_receiving_the_new_pension\"><\/span>5. When will beneficiaries start receiving the new pension?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The revised pension is scheduled to be <strong>credited into bank accounts by the 10th of every month<\/strong>, beginning <strong>July 2025<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Some_Important_Current_Affairs_Links\"><\/span>Some Important Current Affairs Links<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/category\/national\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">State Current Affairs<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--2\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" 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