Patna: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) on Friday released its joint manifesto for the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025. The manifesto was released by Union Minister and BJP chief JP Nadda, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, Union Minister-LJP(RV) Chief Chirag Paswan, and other NDA leaders in Patna.
The ruling alliance comprises the BJP, Nitish Kumar's Janata Dal United (JDU). Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular), and Rashtriya Lok Morcha.
Promises In NDA's Sankalp Patra:
1 Crore Jobs For Youth:
The NDA promises to provide one crore government jobs for the young population of the state. The ruling alliance assured to provide skills-based employment and establish mega skill centers in every district, transforming Bihar into a 'Global Skill Training' Centre.
Women Empowerment:
The NDA has also promised to provide women with financial assistance to woman entrepreneur of up to Rs 2 lakh to promote prosperity and self-reliance through the 'Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana'. The NDA, in its manifesto, assures to make one crore women 'Lakhpati Didi'.
Upliftment Of Backward Classes:
The NDA promised to give Rs 10 lakh to various occupational groups belonging to the extremely backward classes. Under the 'Kapurgari Thakur Kisan Samman Nidhi', the farmers will be given an annual benefit of Rs 3,000, totaling Rs 9,000, as per the manifesto.
Infrastructure Development:
The NDA assured that after coming to power, it will introduce Metro train services in 4 more cities in Bihar besides Patna. The manifesto also highlighted the ruling alliance's plan to open ten new industrial parks with the aim to attract investments of Rs 50 lakh cr in five years.
Farmers' Welfare Scheme:
The NDA, in its Sankalp Patra, has announced the Karpoori Thakur Kisan Samman Nidhi. Under this scheme, farmers will receive Rs 3,000 per crop season.
The NDA also pledged a Rs 1 lakh crore investment in agricultural infrastructure.
Providing Free And Quality Education:
The NDA announced to provide free and quality education from kindergarten to post-graduation to students belonging to poor families. As per the manifesto, there will be modern labs and nutritious breakfast and mid-day meals for students.
Air Connectivity:
The NDA pledged to build a new greenfield international airport near Patna, reported India Today.. Meanwhile, the facilities at existing airports will be enhanced to international standards.
The NDA also promised to make Bihar a flood-free state.
On Thursday, the Opposition's Mahagathbandhan also released its manifesto. The Mahagathbandhan includes the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), the Congress, the Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) (CPI-ML) led by Deepankar Bhattacharya, the Communist Party of India (CPI), the Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPM), and Mukesh Sahani's Vikasheel Insaan Party (VIP).
The assembly elections in Bihar are scheduled to take place in two phases on November 6 and 11. The results will be declared on November 14.
