Bihar Assembly Election 2025 LIVE Updates: Why ‘Sankalp Patra’, why not a report card? asks Congress on NDA manifesto

Soon after the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) released its joint manifesto, “Sankalp Patra”, for the Bihar Assembly elections, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav launched a blistering attack on the ruling alliance, calling it a manifesto of “lies” and a “copy-paste” version of his own ‘Tejashwi’s Pledge’.

Tejashwi accused the NDA of lacking sincerity towards the people of Bihar, remarking that the manifesto’s release in just 26 seconds shows the alliance’s casual and careless attitude toward the state.

“For the first time in history, a coalition released its manifesto in just 26 seconds — this shows how little they care for the 14 crore people of Bihar,” he said.

– via IANS

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav is set to hit the campaign trail in Bihar next week to drum up support for INDIA bloc candidates, including Bhojpuri star and RJD nominee Khesari Lal Yadav, in the upcoming Assembly elections.

In a statement released on Friday, the Samajwadi Party said Yadav will campaign across the state from November 1 to 5, addressing a series of election rallies. His itinerary spans key districts such as Purnea, Madhubani, Darbhanga, Samastipur, Sitamarhi, Saran, East Champaran, Siwan, Kaimur, Rohtas, Aurangabad, Gaya, Nawada, Jamui, Banka and Bhagalpur.

On NDA’s joint poll manifesto for Bihar elections, RJD MLA Bhai Virendra says, “Their manifesto must have stated that they want to plunder the country, ruin the farmers and labourers, and snatch away the food from people’s mouths. What else can happen?… The people of our country know that the NDA people are ‘jumblebaaz’ (schemers) and that they can do nothing.”

BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad said that they are following the same route that PM Modi will take.

“We will invite people and urge them to attend. The Prime Minister’s roadshow on the 24 was historic, and this one will be even more historic…” The PM will hold a roadshow in Bihar on Nov 2.

On NDA’s Sankalp Patra for Bihar Assembly elections, BJP State President Bhupendra Singh Chaudhary said the alliance under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi does not make mere promises — “we present ‘Sankalp’ before society…”

On Dular Chand Yadav’s murder, Jan Suraaj Party’s Bihar State President Manoj Kumar Bharti said that the party is being particularly targeted.

“Earlier, some people were abducted before nominations to force them to withdraw. The person who was shot wasn’t even a party worker, he was the uncle of an official candidate,” he added.

On NDA’s promises, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav said that they have now promised to set up factories in every district, and asked why these factories weren’t established in the past 20 years.

“Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that there’s a shortage of land, but that’s just an excuse, a hollow slogan. The people of Bihar have now understood their tricks and true character. This time, the people of Bihar will give them a fitting reply. Mahagathbandhan government will be formed, and the people of Bihar want to end unemployment. These people have increased unemployment, inflation, and poverty to unbearable levels…” Tejashwi added.

Reacting to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s remarks on dynasty politics during his Bihar rally, Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge said the opposition can discuss if the PM wants so.

“…we are more than happy to do that. The discussion should start with the Karnataka BJP chief himself, Rajnath Singh, Anurag Thakur – and then we’ll discuss Congress, there is no issue,” he said.

On NDA promising jobs to one crore youth in the poll manifesto released today, RJD leader Misa Bharti asked from where will they will give jobs and how the alliance will get money for the same.

Reportedly, these are the same questions that NDA posed to opposition on its 2 crore job promises.

“‘Kiske baap ke ghar se layengey?’ When we promised to give jobs, we fulfilled it by giving jobs to 10 lakh people – first time in the history of Bihar. It was this CM (Nitish Kumar) who handed over the appointment letters when he was with us. Amit Shah said factories can’t be established in Bihar and on the other hand they have made several promises in the manifesto… how will they do it?” she said.

On NDA’s joint poll manifesto for Bihar elections, Congress leader Pawan Khera says, “Why are they presenting their ‘Sankalp Patra’ after 20 years?”

Khera said the BJP should first come out with a “report card on what they have done so far”.

“They talk about bringing industries to every district. But Amit Shah asked where we would get the land to set up industries. There is no coordination among these people. Even BJP leaders are notworking together,” he said.

CPI leader Annie Raja said that in the INDI Alliance manifesto, leaders like Tejashwi Yadav and others have clearly stated that the bloc is committed to providing at least one job to every family.

“This is a crucial issue before us because unemployment among Bihar’s youth is a serious concern. The energy and labor of Bihar’s young people should be used for the development of Bihar itself, not forced to migrate elsewhere,” she said.

Senior Congress leader Ashok Gehlot on Friday claimed that the ruling NDA released its manifesto, ‘Sankalp Patra’ for the Bihar assembly elections in a press conference that lasted only 26 seconds, as they are afraid of facing questions from journalists.

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath addressed a rally in Bihar’s Siwan and said that he visited Raghunathpur the day before yesterday.

“‘Ek mafia wahan par phir se kabza karna chahta hai’. In Uttar Pradesh, we’ve bulldozed these mafias to pieces, opening the doors of hell for them…” he added while targeting opposition.

On the killing of Dularchand Yadav in Mokama, Jan Suraaj Founder Prashant Kishor said the deceased was not officially a member of Jan Suraaj.

“He was supporting Piyush Ji, the official Jan Suraaj candidate… ” he added.

Kishor condemned the incident saying that violence has no place in democracy. “The murder of someone is the responsibility of the administration and those responsible for law and order, and it’s their failure. ‘Baahubali’ may belong to any caste, any community, village, or ideology, but what is wrong is wrong,” he added.

On NDA’s joint poll manifesto for Bihar elections, Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav said they had promised new cities, smart cities in Goa.

“Tell me what the situation is today…” he asked.

The ex-UP CM said that the 1 crore jobs NDA promised, they had promised 2 crore jobs before that. “Where are those jobs? They had promised to double farmers’ income. Where is the doubling of farmers’ income?” Akhilesh Yadav said.

BJP MP Manoj Tiwari said he couldn’t go to Banka and Purnea yesterday, but he I addressed people there via Facebook, surprisingly.

“…that address has already been watched by over 600,000 people. There is strong enthusiasm for the NDA and the Prime Minister will be visiting soon…” he added.

On PM Modi’s speech in Bihar, Congress MP Rajeev Shukla said the PM’s “level of language has deteriorated a lot”.

He said that calling someone ‘corrupt’, ‘Yuvraj’ was not correct when nothing has been proven against Rahul Gandhi.

“What has been proven against Gandhi family till date?” he asked,

“Not even one Rupee of corruption has been proven. Except defaming them, doing ‘mediabaazi’ and spreading rumours against them, there is nothing to it,” Shukla added.

The ruling NDA alliance has also promised 50 lakh pucca houses, free ration and 125 units of free electricity to people of Bihar in its ‘Sankalp Patra’.

It said the alliance will also provide free medical treatment worth Rs 5 lakh.

What NDA promises in ‘Sankalp Patra’:

Agricultural exports to be doubled through Made in Bihar scheme

100 MSME parks to be set up under ‘Vocal for Local’ pledge

Gig workers, auto drivers to be provided with financial help, skill development

Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary said the NDA manifesto focuses on every individual. He said they have provided jobs and employment opportunities in Bihar and will continue to do so in the future.

“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 added.

NDA’s ‘Sankalp Patra’ promises –

1. Investments of Rs 50 lakh cr in 5 years.

2. In each district, setting up manufacturing units,.

3. Free quality education from KG to PG.

Bihar Dy CM Samrat Choudhary said that besides Patna, Metro train services will be introduced in 4 more cities in the state. Though he did not name the cities.

He also said that 10 new industrial parks will be opened in Bihar:, if NDA is voted to power.

Unveiling NDA’s joint manifesto, ‘Sankalp Patra’, Bihar Dy CM Samrat Choudhary said that if voted to power in Bihar, NDA will give Rs 10 lakh to EBC people, and form a commission under chairmanship of an SC judge.

He said the alliance will work for making millionaire women entrepreneurs and construct seven news expressways in Bihar. Choudhary said the manifesto focuses on youth, women, backwards, Dalits and farmers.

Bihar Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary said in the NDA’s ‘Sankalp Patra’, the alliance has promises jobs to to 1 crore youths in Bihar.

BJP National President JP Nadda, CM Nitish Kumar, Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi, Union Minister Chirag Paswan, RLM chief Upendra Kushwaha and other NDA leaders have jointly released the alliance’s ‘Sankalp Patra’ for Bihar elections.

Ahead of the release of NDA’s joint ‘Sankalp Patra’, BJP leader JPS Rathore said that with the manifesto, “a saga of Bihar’s development” will be written.

He said it will be a manifesto of Bihar’s development. “Our NDA Govt will give the guarantee to fulfill all promises. PM Modi himself will give the guarantee and fulfuill the promises…They (Mahagathbandhan) will neither form the government nor fulfil any promises. They and public both know it…” he said.

Union Minister and HAM founder Jitan Ram Manjhi has also arrived at Maurya Hotel for the release of NDA’s manifesto ‘Sankalp Patra’.

On NDA’s Sankalp Patra, BJP State President Dilip Jaiswal said that it will represent the guarantee of 5 Pandavs.

“It stands for the guarantee of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the trust of Nitish Kumar, and the vision of a united Bihar. This manifesto is a roadmap for realizing the dream of a developed Bihar through strong unity,” he said.

Union Minister and LJP(RV) chief Chirag Paswan, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Bihar CM Nitish Kumar and JD(U),

Union Minister and BJP national president JP Nadda and Bihar Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary arrive at Maurya Hotel for the release of NDA’s Sankalp Patra.

Singer-actor and RJD leader Khesari Lal Yadav has said that if not 2 crore, the opposition alliance will provide at least 50 lakh jobs, saying – “At least our leaders are talking about providing employment.”

He said the NDA government doesn’t even make promises, but only talks about jungle raj. “Otherwise, they’ll talk about Hindu-Muslim issues… they’ll only talk about issues that are unrelated to your lives…” he added.