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NDA Unveils Bihar ‘Sankalp Patra’ With Big Jobs Pledge, Welfare Guarantees

The alliance outlined an employment-led vision contrasting the Mahagathbandhan’s job-per-family law, with reports differing on the total jobs promised.

Overview

  • Senior leaders including JP Nadda, Nitish Kumar, Chirag Paswan, Jitan Ram Manjhi and Upendra Kushwaha released the joint manifesto in Patna.
  • The document highlights large-scale employment creation, with most outlets reporting a promise of one crore jobs while at least one report cites 20 lakh.
  • Core pledges include Mega Skill Centres in every district, new industrial and MSME parks, and plans for semiconductor manufacturing and a defence corridor.
  • Welfare guarantees feature 125 units of free electricity, free medical treatment up to ₹5 lakh, 50 lakh new houses, social security pensions, and medical colleges in every district.
  • Infrastructure commitments span seven expressways, modernisation of 3,600 km of rail tracks, expanded air connectivity, urban metro projects, and a five-year goal to make Bihar flood-free.