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Mahagathbandhan Manifesto Promises Election-Week Drama in Bihar

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As the crucial Bihar Assembly election unfolds, the Mahagathbandhan, a coalition led by the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), has named Tejashwi Yadav as its Chief Minister candidate, with Vikassheel Insaan Party founder Mukesh Sahani as his deputy. The coalition has released its manifesto, promising several key initiatives, including the provision of government jobs, free health insurance, and increased reservations for marginalized communities. While the promises aim to woo voters, they have also sparked concerns among various sections, which the RJD leader has assured will be addressed.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Mahagathbandhan has named Tejashwi Yadav as its Chief Minister candidate, with Mukesh Sahani as his deputy.
  • The coalition has promised to provide government jobs to one member of every family in the state within 20 days of forming the government.
  • The manifesto promises financial assistance of Rs 2,500 per month to women under the 'Mai-Behin Maan Yojana' and free health insurance up to Rs 25 lakh under the Jan Swasthya Suraksha Yojana.
  • The opposition bloc has vowed to increase reservation for the Most Backward Classes in Panchayat and Municipal bodies from 20% to 30% and for Scheduled Castes from 16% to 20%.
  • Farmers will be guaranteed the purchase of all crops at the minimum support price, and the Mandi and Market Committee will be revived.
  • The APMC Act will be reinstated, and mandis will be opened at the divisional, subdivision, and block levels.

Statistics:

  • 20 days: The time frame within which the Mahagathbandhan promises to provide government jobs to one member of every family in the state.
  • Rs 2,500: The monthly financial assistance promised to women under the 'Mai-Behin Maan Yojana'.
  • Rs 25 lakh: The free health insurance cover promised to individuals under the Jan Swasthya Suraksha Yojana.
  • 30%: The proposed increase in reservation for the Most Backward Classes in Panchayat and Municipal bodies.
  • 20%: The proposed increase in reservation for Scheduled Castes.
  • 16%: The current reservation for Scheduled Castes.
  • The Bihar Assembly election is scheduled to be held in 2025.

Sources:

  • IE Online Media Services Pvt. Ltd., distributed by Contify.com
  • India Today

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