Former Bihar Deputy Chief Minister and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Tejashwi Yadav on Wednesday unveiled three significant electoral promises during a press conference, aiming to garner support from key segments of the state's population.
Key Electoral Commitments
Yadav's first major promise is to grant government employee status to Jeevika Didis, increasing their monthly salary from Rs 10,000 to Rs 30,000. He stated that Jeevika Didis have faced injustice for years and his government would ensure their permanent employment. The second big announcement involves regularizing all contract workers, citing their exploitation—physical, mental, and financial—which his administration would end by making them permanent. The third crucial pledge is to provide one government job to a member of every family in Bihar.
INDIA Alliance Tensions and Political Reactions
When questioned about the ongoing disputes within the INDIA alliance, Tejashwi Yadav stated he would address the matter 'tomorrow. ' Media reports indicate a growing rift between RJD and Congress, with candidates from. Both parties contesting against each other in several constituencies, and disagreements over a joint manifesto. Senior Congress leader Ashok Gehlot is expected to arrive in Patna today for a potential meeting with Yadav. Meanwhile, independent MP from Purnia, Pappu Yadav, expressed a desire to contest elections under Rahul Gandhi's leadership, while Congress MP Akhilesh Prasad Singh called Tejashwi 'irreplaceable. ' LJP (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan also voiced his aspiration. To become CM but affirmed Nitish Kumar as the NDA's face.
New Schemes for Women
Yadav also announced new schemes for women: 'BETI' (Benefit, Education, Training,. Income) and 'MAA' (Makaan - Housing, Ann - Food, Aamdani - Income). He promised interest waiver on loans taken by Jeevika Didis, interest-free loans for the next. Two years, an additional allowance of Rs 2,000, and a Rs 5 lakh insurance cover. He appealed to the people of Bihar to embrace change, accusing the current government of increasing crime and unemployment.
