At a Power Play event, BJP MP Manoj Tiwari’s defense of the NDA’s promise to create over a crore jobs in Bihar sparked backlash. Amid high unemployment after two decades of NDA rule, critics called the pledge unrealistic, while supporters praised it as visionary, fueling a heated debate over credibility and delivery.
Quick Insights :
- NDA’s crore-job pledge sparks sharp divide in Bihar.
- Manoj Tiwari defends it as realistic and growth-driven.
- The opposition calls it hollow after 20 years of poor results.
- 2025 polls will decide if it’s real reform or mere rhetoric.
Addressing the Promise and Financial Implications
Tiwari said the NDA’s job pledge may cost ₹2–3 lakh crore, covering new roles and filling vacancies in sectors like education, health, and infrastructure. He claimed Bihar’s finances are now stable, with spending exceeding the budget, and dismissed criticism as misinformation. The plan, he added, focuses on strengthening existing schemes like the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) for sustainable growth without straining the state’s finances.
Economic Gains and Reverse Migration
- Tiwari highlighted reverse migration, with Biharis returning from cities like Chennai, Hyderabad, and Delhi due to job opportunities in Bihar, including investments in food processing units, textiles, and IT hubs.
- He noted a threefold rise in per capita income since 2005, crediting Kumar’s leadership for infrastructure development like roads and power projects that attracted private investment.
- Tiwari, a Bhojpuri singer, endorsed Kumar as the NDA’s CM candidate and took a musical jab at opposition leader Tejashwi Yadav and strategist Prashant Kishor, using his songs to rally support among rural voters.
Conclusion
As Bihar heads to polls, the NDA’s employment focus aims to address youth joblessness, though opposition claims of idea-copying add tension. Tiwari’s defense underscores the need for promises to yield real economic progress.
