Bihar Polls 2025: Grand Promises from All Sides, Can Parties Make Them Reality?

November 4, 2025

Patna, Nov 4: With Bihar Assembly Elections 2025 entering the decisive campaign stage, the political battlefield is witnessing a flood of promises from all major alliances, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), the Mahagathbandhan (Grand Alliance) led by Tejashwi Yadav, the Left parties, and Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj movement.

Each bloc is presenting its vision to win the trust of nearly 3.75 crore voters heading to the polls in the first phase on November 6.

NDA: “vikas aur vishwas”

Led by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and backed by the BJP, the NDA is banking on a narrative of “vikas aur vishwas” (development and trust) and its governance record.

Key promises include:

♦ Employment generation through industrial and infrastructure expansion.

♦ Implementation of ‘Saat Nishchay Part-2’, focusing on skill development, women’s empowerment, and youth support.

♦ Free housing and piped water for every household.

♦ Subsidies and irrigation schemes for farmers, including incentives for organic farming.

♦ Strengthening of law and order, modernization of police forces, and village connectivity.

The NDA’s message to voters emphasizes stability, continuity, and tested governance.

Mahagathbandhan: “Tejashwi Ka Pratigya”

The Mahagathbandhan, led by RJD’s Tejashwi Yadav in alliance with the Congress and Left parties (CPI, CPI(M), CPI(ML)), is pushing an agenda rooted in economic justice, social equality, and youth empowerment.

Tejashwi’s manifesto, “Tejashwi Ka Pratigya” (Tejashwi’s Pledge), highlights:

♦ One government job per family across Bihar.

♦ 200 units of free electricity for households.

♦ Free power for farmers for irrigation.

♦ Rs 30,000 annual assistance for women under the Mai Bahin Maan Yojana, credited on Makar Sankranti.

♦ Regularisation of contractual workers and Jeevika Didis.

♦ Old Pension Scheme (OPS) restoration for government employees, teachers, and health workers.

♦ Job postings within 70 km of home district to reduce employee hardship.

The Mahagathbandhan’s message is clear: “Employment, welfare, and dignity for every household.”

Left Parties: Social Justice, Labour Rights, and Land Reform

The Left bloc — consisting of CPI(ML)-Liberation, CPI, and CPI(M) — while part of the Mahagathbandhan, has released a distinct policy agenda centered on social justice, workers’ rights, and agrarian reform.

Their focus areas include:

♦ Land reforms and protection of sharecroppers’ rights.

♦ Minimum wages and social security for unorganized and contractual labourers.

♦ Permanent jobs for teachers, ASHA workers, and sanitation staff.

♦ Expansion of rural healthcare and education infrastructure.

♦ Strong measures against caste atrocities and gender-based violence.

♦ Implementation of MNREGA-like schemes in urban areas to guarantee employment.

The Left parties are appealing to marginalized communities, labourers, and farmers, positioning themselves as the voice of grassroots struggle and equality.

Jan Suraaj: “Garibi se nikalne ka rasta – har ghar‑school ka basta”

Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj movement has positioned itself as an alternative to traditional politics, focusing on transparency, accountability, and participatory governance.

Its core promises include:

♦ Transparent recruitment processes to end corruption in government jobs.

♦ Decentralized governance empowering local panchayats and gram sabhas.

♦ Education and health sector reforms, ensuring functional schools and primary health centres in every block.

♦ Agricultural modernization and fair prices for farmers.

♦ Citizen-led planning for development priorities in every district.

Unlike the larger alliances, Jan Suraaj emphasizes systemic change over subsidies, seeking to mobilize young voters and first-time participants disillusioned with party politics.

Women and Youth: The Common Focus

Across all political camps, women and youth have emerged as the pivotal voter blocs.

♦ The NDA projects women’s empowerment through self-help groups and financial inclusion schemes.

♦ The Mahagathbandhan promises direct cash transfers and jobs for women and families.

♦ The Left parties highlight women’s safety, equality, and representation in governance.

♦ Jan Suraaj calls for grassroots leadership opportunities for women and youth.

With over 1.76 crore women voters in Bihar, each alliance is framing its message to appeal to this decisive demographic.

While the NDA seeks continuity, the Mahagathbandhan and Left promise economic transformation, and Jan Suraaj pitches itself as the reformist alternative.