Patna: Leaders of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) on Friday released 'Sankalp Patra', their poll manifesto for the upcoming assembly elections in Bihar, which includes several major promises for the people of Bihar to ensure "overall development of the state".
The manifesto was released in presence of BJP National President JP Nadda, Union Ministers Chirag Paswan and Jitan Ram Manjhi, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, JDU National Working President Sanjay Jha and other senior leaders during a press conference at a hotel in Patna's Gandhi Maidan.
Speaking to media after release of the NDA manifesto, Deputy Chief Minister and senior BJP leader Samrat Choudhary said that the Sankalp Patra focuses on every individual and every sector possible. "We provided jobs and employment opportunities in Bihar and will continue to do so in the future. The manifesto promises one crore jobs to youths in the state. We have prioritised farmers, women, the Dalit community, and all other sections of society. The NDA has worked for the people in the past and will keep doing so in the years to come," he said.
In the next five years, new-age economy will be developed with an aim to make Bihar a global workplace, said Choudhary.
"This apart, gig workers, auto drivers will be provided with financial help and skill development. If NDA is voted to power in Bihar, we will set up manufacturing units in each district," he said.
If voted back to power in Bihar, NDA will give Rs 10 lakh to people belonging to Economically Backward Classes (EBC), and form a commission under chairmanship of SC judge to look into it, the Deputy CM said.
Promises Made In Manifesto
100 MSME parks to be set up under 'Vocal for Local' pledge.
Agricultural exports to be doubled through Made in Bihar scheme.
NDA to set up world-class medicity in Bihar, medical colleges in each district.
NDA to provide one-time aid of Rs 2000 to SC students pursuing higher education.
Free quality education from KG to PG will be ensured in Bihar.
Ten new industrial parks will be opened in Bihar.
Besides Patna, Metro train services will be introduced in four more cities in Bihar, Choudhary promised, adding that the BJP and JDU-led alliance will attract investments of Rs 50 lakh crore in next five years.