Patna: The Mahagathbandhan alliance on Tuesday released its election manifesto titled ‘Bihar Ka Tejashwi Pran’ for the upcoming Bihar Assembly Election 2025, outlining major promises on jobs, welfare, and social justice.

Sahani Promises a “New Bihar”

During the manifesto launch, Mukesh Sahani, Mahagathbandhan’s Deputy CM face, said,

“Today we have launched the Sankalp Patra for a new Bihar. For the next 30–35 years, we will work for the service of the people of Bihar. We will fulfil all the public’s aspirations. The public of the state is standing in support of the Mahagathbandhan, and we are forming the government in Bihar. On the other hand, the NDA has no ‘Sankalp’.”

Key Highlights of the Mahagathbandhan Manifesto

1. Employment and Pension:

• Within 20 days of forming the government, an act will be passed to provide one government job per family.

• The Old Pension Scheme (OPS) will be implemented.

2. Women’s Welfare:

• Under the Mai-Behin Maan Yojana, women will receive ₹2,500 per month from December 1, and ₹30,000 per year for the next five years.

3. Free Electricity and Social Protection:

• Every family will receive 200 units of free electricity.

• Constitutional rights of minority communities will be protected.

• The Waqf Amendment Bill will be put on hold, and management of Waqf properties will be made transparent and welfare-oriented.

• The management of Buddhist temples in Bodh Gaya will be handed over to the Buddhist community.

4. Farmers’ Support:

• Guaranteed MSP purchase for all crops.

• Revival of the Mandi and Market Committee systems.

• Mandis to be opened at divisional, subdivision, and block levels.

• The APMC Act will be reinstated.

5. Health and Insurance:

• Every individual will be provided free health insurance up to ₹25 lakh under the Jan Swasthya Suraksha Yojana.

6. Reservation and Social Justice:

• The reservation ceiling of 50% will be increased proportionate to population, and the law will be sent to the Centre for inclusion in the Ninth Schedule of the Constitution.

• Reservation for Most Backward Classes (MBCs) in local bodies will rise from 20% to 30%.

• SC reservation to increase from 16% to 20%, with proportionate increases for STs.

Tejashwi Yadav: “We Must Make a New Bihar”

Speaking at the event, RJD leader and CM candidate Tejashwi Yadav said,

“Not only do we have to form the government in Bihar, we also have to make a new Bihar. The Mahagathbandhan alliance has released the Sankalp Patra for Bihar.”

He emphasised that the manifesto reflects the coalition’s commitment to employment, welfare, and equality.

Tejashwi Targets Nitish Kumar and NDA

Taking aim at Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, Tejashwi said,

“Nitish Kumar is like a puppet in NDA. The BJP is just using his face. Union Home Minister Amit Shah has already confirmed that Nitish Kumar will not become the CM of Bihar. The BJP will not make him Chief Minister after the elections.”

He added that while the INDIA alliance has declared him as the CM face, the NDA has not even announced its chief ministerial candidate.

A Vision for Change

The Mahagathbandhan’s ‘Bihar Ka Tejashwi Pran’ positions itself as a comprehensive vision for a progressive Bihar, focusing on employment, social justice, and welfare, while drawing sharp contrasts with the NDA’s governance record.