PATNA: The NDA on Friday made a welfare and aspirational pitch in the Bihar assembly elections, countering RJD's govt job campaign with the promise of creating over one crore employment opportunities, including in govt, based on an elaborate skill census.
It also sought to consolidate crucial support bases, such as extremely backward class (EBC) voters, with the alliance's joint manifesto promising a high-level committee to assess the socio-economic status of each community and steps to empower them.
The allies, led by BJP and JD(U), unveiled a plan to top up the Rs 6,000 PM-KISAN support with a Rs 3,000 annual payout. Besides, there is the promise of free education "KG to PG", and a Panchamrit Guarantee - free electricity up to 125 units, free foodgrain, free treatment up to Rs 5 lakh, 50 lakh new houses, and pensions.
New cities, airports in NDA's Bihar vision NDA promised an infrastructure boost in Bihar to bring it on a par with other states through a focus on development, be it new cities - including New Patna and Sitapuram, a greenfield project near Sitamarhi - rapid rail, seven new expressways, or more airports and bringing direct international flights to four airports. A new airport near Patna and one in Bhagalpur are also planned.
The manifesto, jointly released by CM Nitish Kumar, Union minister and BJP national president J P Nadda, JDU national working president Sanjay Kumar Jha, Union ministers Jitan Ram Manjhi and Chirag Paswan, and RLM chief Upendra Kushwaha, contains 25 key points. "We will build world-class medical institutions, complete construction of approved medical colleges in every district, set up modern super-specialty hospitals dedicated to children and autism and a dedicated 'centre of excellence' for identified priority sportspersons in every division," said deputy CM Samrat Chaudhary.
In an outreach to another key constituency, the manifesto has announced assistance of up to Rs 2 lakh under the CM Mahila Rozgar Scheme for women, and vowed to create one crore 'Lakhpati Didis' along with 'Mission Crorepati'.
Apart from the monthly financial assistance of Rs 2,000 to scheduled caste students pursuing higher education, the manifesto pledges financial aid of up to Rs 10 lakh for EBC youths for self-employment.
The emphasis on jobs was a clear focus given the discourse around migration and failure to create employment. But unlike RJD's pitch for one govt job for every family, BJP's emphasis is on skilling and creating the platform for employment.
The Rs 1 lakh crore Developed Bihar Industrial Mission, complete with 10 new industrial parks and a Rs 50 lakh crore investment target, are meant to lay the foundation. There will be emphasis on defence manufacturing, global capability centres, creating an AI hub and a tech and fintech city as the NDA seeks to ensure that there are enough jobs within the state, which also addresses concerns over migration. MSMEs were pitched as the other area of emphasis, again aimed at creating employment while also meeting the requirements of large industries.
NDA manifesto ‘blueprint for state’s progress’: PM ModiPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday described the NDA’s election manifesto for Bihar as “a blueprint for the state’s progress and aspirations”, asserting that it reflected the alliance’s resolve to turn Bihar into a developed and self-reliant state. “The NDA’s sankalp-patra for the Bihar assembly elections clearly presents our vision for an Atmanirbhar and Viksit Bihar,” Modi said.
He added, “It reflects our commitment to improving the lives of farmers, youth, mothers and sisters, and all families of Bihar. The state’s double-engine govt has spared no effort for all-round development, and we are determined to accelerate these efforts further to make good governance the foundation of prosperity for every citizen.” Modi expressed confidence that “the people of Bihar will wholeheartedly support our efforts.” The NDA manifesto promises wide-ranging welfare and infrastructure initiatives.
Home minister Amit Shah echoed the PM, saying NDA under Modi and Nitish Kumar’s leadership is “committed to building a developed Bihar”. “Today, NDA has released its sankalp-patra to speed up development reaching every section of society. From heritage to high-tech innovation, Bihar is ready for a giant leap,” Shah said, adding a dedicated Flood Management Board and the ‘Flood to Fortune’ initiative would make Bihar flood-free.
It also sought to consolidate crucial support bases, such as extremely backward class (EBC) voters, with the alliance's joint manifesto promising a high-level committee to assess the socio-economic status of each community and steps to empower them.
The allies, led by BJP and JD(U), unveiled a plan to top up the Rs 6,000 PM-KISAN support with a Rs 3,000 annual payout. Besides, there is the promise of free education "KG to PG", and a Panchamrit Guarantee - free electricity up to 125 units, free foodgrain, free treatment up to Rs 5 lakh, 50 lakh new houses, and pensions.
New cities, airports in NDA's Bihar vision NDA promised an infrastructure boost in Bihar to bring it on a par with other states through a focus on development, be it new cities - including New Patna and Sitapuram, a greenfield project near Sitamarhi - rapid rail, seven new expressways, or more airports and bringing direct international flights to four airports. A new airport near Patna and one in Bhagalpur are also planned.
The manifesto, jointly released by CM Nitish Kumar, Union minister and BJP national president J P Nadda, JDU national working president Sanjay Kumar Jha, Union ministers Jitan Ram Manjhi and Chirag Paswan, and RLM chief Upendra Kushwaha, contains 25 key points. "We will build world-class medical institutions, complete construction of approved medical colleges in every district, set up modern super-specialty hospitals dedicated to children and autism and a dedicated 'centre of excellence' for identified priority sportspersons in every division," said deputy CM Samrat Chaudhary.
In an outreach to another key constituency, the manifesto has announced assistance of up to Rs 2 lakh under the CM Mahila Rozgar Scheme for women, and vowed to create one crore 'Lakhpati Didis' along with 'Mission Crorepati'.
Apart from the monthly financial assistance of Rs 2,000 to scheduled caste students pursuing higher education, the manifesto pledges financial aid of up to Rs 10 lakh for EBC youths for self-employment.
The emphasis on jobs was a clear focus given the discourse around migration and failure to create employment. But unlike RJD's pitch for one govt job for every family, BJP's emphasis is on skilling and creating the platform for employment.
The Rs 1 lakh crore Developed Bihar Industrial Mission, complete with 10 new industrial parks and a Rs 50 lakh crore investment target, are meant to lay the foundation. There will be emphasis on defence manufacturing, global capability centres, creating an AI hub and a tech and fintech city as the NDA seeks to ensure that there are enough jobs within the state, which also addresses concerns over migration. MSMEs were pitched as the other area of emphasis, again aimed at creating employment while also meeting the requirements of large industries.
NDA manifesto ‘blueprint for state’s progress’: PM ModiPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday described the NDA’s election manifesto for Bihar as “a blueprint for the state’s progress and aspirations”, asserting that it reflected the alliance’s resolve to turn Bihar into a developed and self-reliant state. “The NDA’s sankalp-patra for the Bihar assembly elections clearly presents our vision for an Atmanirbhar and Viksit Bihar,” Modi said.
He added, “It reflects our commitment to improving the lives of farmers, youth, mothers and sisters, and all families of Bihar. The state’s double-engine govt has spared no effort for all-round development, and we are determined to accelerate these efforts further to make good governance the foundation of prosperity for every citizen.” Modi expressed confidence that “the people of Bihar will wholeheartedly support our efforts.” The NDA manifesto promises wide-ranging welfare and infrastructure initiatives.
Home minister Amit Shah echoed the PM, saying NDA under Modi and Nitish Kumar’s leadership is “committed to building a developed Bihar”. “Today, NDA has released its sankalp-patra to speed up development reaching every section of society. From heritage to high-tech innovation, Bihar is ready for a giant leap,” Shah said, adding a dedicated Flood Management Board and the ‘Flood to Fortune’ initiative would make Bihar flood-free.
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