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Tejashwi-led Mahagathbandhan releases poll manifesto
NEW DELHI: Days after announcing Tejashwi Yadav as its chief ministerial face, the RJD-Congress-led Mahagathbandhan on Tuesday released its manifesto, titled "Bihar ka Tejashwi Prann," for the upcoming Bihar elections. The move sets the stage for a high-stakes showdown against long-incumbent CM Nitish Kumar’s NDA.Also read - Bihar elections: Rahul Gandhi skips Mahagathbandhan presser; joint manifesto released in PatnaWith a list of big promises, especially for women and senior citizens, the alliance is entering the election hoping to bring a change in power in India’s fourth-largest assembly.Here are the key highlights from the Mahagathbandhan’s manifesto, naming it 'Tejashwi prann' --
- For the upcoming polls, the Mahagathbandhan has released a slew of promises under what it calls a people-centric vision for change. Within 20 days of forming the INDIA bloc government, it pledges to pass a law ensuring one government job for at least one member of every family in the state.
- The Old Pension Scheme (OPS) will be restored for government employees.
- Under the Mai-Behin Maan Yojana, women will receive Rs 2,500 per month starting December 1 — amounting to Rs 30,000 per year for the next five years. In addition, every household will get 200 units of free electricity each month.
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