Patna, The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) today launched its election blueprint for Bihar, called the ‘Sankalp Patra’. This 69-page document outlines big plans to turn Bihar into a self-reliant and modern state in the next five years. It was released at a press meet in Patna’s Hotel Maurya by top leaders like Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, BJP chief JP Nadda, LJP (Ram Vilas) leader Chirag Paswan, HAM chief Jitan Ram Manjhi, and RLM’s Upendra Kushwaha.
Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary led the briefing. He said the promises cover jobs for youth, help for women and farmers, better schools and hospitals, and strong roads and rails. With Bihar polls just days away – first phase on November 6, second on 11, results on 14 – this comes as a direct reply to the opposition’s ‘Bihar Ka Tejashwi Pran’ from last week.
JP Nadda said: “This Sankalp Patra is the guarantee of PM Modi’s vision and CM Nitish Kumar’s trust. It’s for every Bihari – youth, women, farmers, and the poor.”
The event showed NDA’s unity, but CM Nitish left early for urgent work, as per Choudhary. Still, leaders stressed it’s a team effort.
The Launch Event: Unity on Display
Around 9:30 AM, the hall buzzed with leaders and media. Nadda kicked off, calling it a “pledge for developed Bihar”. Nitish Kumar nodded along, his presence a big draw for JD(U) workers.
Choudhary detailed the 25 key guarantees. He said: “We focus on every person – from villages to cities. Bihar will be an industrial hub soon.” The press meet lasted about 30 minutes, with questions on old promises. Leaders promised a “report card” soon.
This is NDA’s first joint manifesto since 2020. It counters Mahagathbandhan’s focus on jobs per family and free power.
Jobs for Youth: 1 Crore Opportunities Promised
Bihar’s youth migration is a big worry. NDA targets this head-on with a “Golden Future Guarantee”.
Key Pledges:
- Over 1 crore government jobs and private sector roles in five years.
- Skill census for every youth to match skills with jobs.
- Mega Skill Centres in all 38 districts, upgraded to global standards.
- Bihar as “Global Skilling Hub” for jobs in India and abroad.
Choudhary added: “No more youth leaving homes. We’ll bring jobs here.”
To fund this, plans include 10 new industrial parks per district, a Defence Corridor, Semiconductor Park, and ‘Make in Bihar’ mission with ₹1 lakh crore investment. Attract ₹50 lakh crore total investments.
Youth Reaction: On X, users like @YouthBiharVoice posted: “Finally, real talk on jobs! NDA’s plan sounds solid if they deliver.”
Women Empowerment: From Lakhpati to Kotipati Didi
Women voters are key in Bihar. NDA’s ‘Nari Shakti Guarantee’ aims to make them self-reliant.
Main Schemes:
| Scheme | Details | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana | Up to ₹2 lakh aid for starting or expanding business | Self-employment for 1 crore women |
| Lakhpati Didi Mission | Turn 1 crore women into earners of ₹1 lakh+ yearly | Loans, training, market links |
| Kotipati Mission | Help top women entrepreneurs become crorepatis | Extra support for scaling up |
Nadda highlighted: “Women are Bihar’s strength. We’ll make them economic heroes.”
Also, 50 lakh pucca houses under PMAY, and priority in jobs. This builds on PM Modi’s national schemes.
Chirag Paswan added: “Our women deserve respect and jobs. This manifesto honors them.”
Farmers’ Welfare: MSP Guarantee and ₹1 Lakh Crore Boost
Farmers form Bihar’s backbone. NDA promises no more distress sales.
Farmer Highlights:
- Kisan Samman Evam MSP Guarantee Yojana: Buy paddy, wheat, pulses, maize at MSP at panchayat level.
- Extra ₹3,000 yearly per farmer (total ₹9,000 with central aid).
- ₹1 lakh crore for agri-infra: Irrigation, warehouses, food processing.
- Bihar Milk Mission: Chilling centers in every block.
- Fisheries aid: ₹9,000 per fisherman, double production.
Manjhi said: “Farmers waited long for MSP. NDA delivers now.”
This addresses 2023 protests. Opposition claims copycat, but NDA says it’s “guaranteed action”.
Infrastructure Leap: Roads, Rails, Airports, Metros
Bihar lags in connectivity. NDA’s ‘Vikas Guarantee’ is a massive push.
Big Infra Plans:
- 7 new expressways under Bihar Gati Shakti.
- Modernize 3,600 km rail tracks; expand Amrit Bharat and Vande Bharat.
- Metro in 4 new cities (besides Patna).
- 4 greenfield international airports (Patna, Darbhanga, Purnia, Bhagalpur).
- 10 new industrial parks; 100 MSME hubs.
- Flood-free Bihar in 5 years.
Choudhary boasted: “Bihar will be East India’s hub. Investments will flow.”
Also, Medicity, Film City, and sports infra.
Education and Health: Free from KG to PG, Hospitals Everywhere
Education Pledges:
- Free quality education KG to PG for poor families.
- Upgrade schools in every district; World Class Education Estates.
- ₹5,000 crore for Education City; AI training centers.
Health Focus:
- Medical college and super-specialty hospital per district.
- ₹5 lakh free treatment; 125 units free electricity.
Nitish Kumar’s long push for education gets a boost here.
Quote from Jitan Ram Manjhi: “Health for all – no one left behind.”
Other Promises: Culture, EBCs, and More
- Develop Punaura Dham (Sita’s birthplace) as world-class spiritual city.
- ₹10 lakh aid for EBC professions.
- 125 units free power; free ration.
- Increase MBC quota to 30%, SC to 20%.
NDA eyes backward classes vote.
Leaders’ Confidence: “Full Majority Ahead”
Post-launch, optimism ruled. Manjhi declared: “Nitish Kumar will be CM again. We’re winning big. Law and order is improving.” He blamed RJD for candidate attacks but promised probes.
Choudhary: “100% sure of majority. Public trusts our record.”
Giriraj Singh: “This is holistic growth. Bihar joins developed states with double-engine govt.”
On X, BJP Bihar tweeted: “NDA’s Sankalp – for Viksit Bihar!”
Opposition Fire: “Copycats, Empty Words”
RJD’s Tejashwi Yadav mocked: “They copy everything. Release a ‘Sorry Patra’ for 20 years of failures.”
Congress’s Ashok Gehlot: “26-second launch? Scared of questions on misrule.”
Prashant Kishor (Jan Suraaj): “After 20 years in power, show report card, not new promises.”
NDA hits back: “Our work speaks – from roads to rations.”
What’s Next? Campaign Heats Up
With Phase 1 on Nov 6, leaders hit roads. Nitish in Begusarai, Nadda in Buxar. BJP eyes 150+ seats in 243-member house.
This Sankalp Patra sets the tone: Development vs Delivery. Voters decide.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What are the main job promises in NDA’s Bihar manifesto 2025?
NDA’s Sankalp Patra focuses big on youth. They promise over 1 crore government and private jobs in five years. To make it real, they’ll do a skill census for every young person. This means checking what skills you have and matching to jobs. Also, Mega Skill Centres in all 38 districts – these will be like top international training spots. Bihar will become a ‘Global Skilling Hub’ so youth get work here or abroad. Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary said this stops migration. It’s part of 25 guarantees, with ₹50 lakh crore investments to create factories and parks. If delivered, it could change lives for Bihar’s 2 crore+ youth.
2. How does NDA plan to empower women in Bihar under Sankalp Patra?
Women get a special ‘Nari Shakti Guarantee’. The star is Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana – up to ₹2 lakh help to start or grow a business. Goal: Make 1 crore ‘Lakhpati Didis’ who earn ₹1 lakh a year. Then, ‘Kotipati Mission’ for top women to become crorepatis with extra loans and training. Plus, priority in jobs, 50 lakh new homes, and market links via SHGs. JP Nadda called it “economic freedom for sisters”. This targets Bihar’s 5 crore+ women voters, building on national schemes like Mudra loans.
3. What farmer support does the NDA manifesto offer for Bihar 2025 elections?
Farmers won’t worry about low prices anymore. ‘Kisan Samman Evam MSP Guarantee Yojana’ ensures buying of paddy, wheat, pulses, maize at Minimum Support Price right at panchayat levels. No middlemen! Extra ₹3,000 yearly per farmer (total ₹9,000 with PM Kisan). ₹1 lakh crore for farms: Better irrigation, godowns, processing units. Bihar Milk Mission for dairy boost – chilling centers per block. For fishermen, ₹9,000 aid, double fish output. Jitan Ram Manjhi said: “Dignity for our annadatas”. This fixes past issues where MSP was just talk.
4. What infrastructure projects are in NDA’s Sankalp Patra for Bihar?
Big connectivity push! 7 new expressways via Bihar Gati Shakti plan. Upgrade 3,600 km rail tracks; more Vande Bharat trains. Metro rails in 4 new cities after Patna. 4 international airports: Greenfield in Patna area, upgrades in Darbhanga, Purnia, Bhagalpur. 10 industrial parks per district, 100 MSME hubs. Flood-free state in 5 years with new dams. Choudhary: “Bihar as East India’s engine”. ₹1 lakh crore for industry. This aims to link villages to world, cut travel time.
5. Does the manifesto cover education and health for Bihar people?
Yes, full focus. Free, good education from KG to PG for poor kids – no fees, modern labs, breakfast and mid-day meals. Upgrade all district schools; build World Class Education Estates with ₹5,000 crore. AI and skill courses included. For health: One medical college and super-specialty hospital per district. ₹5 lakh free treatment per family; 125 units free electricity for poor. Nitish Kumar’s dream of better schools gets wings here. Manjhi added: “Healthy Bihar, educated youth”.
6. When and where was the NDA manifesto released, and who attended?
On October 31, 2025, at 9:30 AM in Patna’s Hotel Maurya. Attendees: CM Nitish Kumar (left early), JP Nadda, Chirag Paswan, Jitan Ram Manjhi, Upendra Kushwaha, Dharmendra Pradhan, Sanjay Jha, Dilip Jaiswal. Samrat Choudhary briefed media. It was a united show, but opposition mocked the short 26-second formal release.
7. What do opposition leaders say about NDA’s Sankalp Patra?
Tejashwi Yadav (RJD): “Copy our ideas. Apologize with ‘Sorry Patra’ for 20 years’ failures.” Ashok Gehlot (Congress): “String of lies; hid Nitish from questions.” Prashant Kishor: “Show report card first.” NDA replies: “Our guarantees are Modi’s word; opposition just talks.”
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