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Mahagathbandhan Promises Permanent Jobs, Economic Justice for Women in Bihar as Election Looms

Patna, October 22, 2025 – Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader and Bihar Leader of Opposition Tejashwi Yadav today dismissed reports of internal strife within the Mahagathbandhan alliance, assuring that all concerns would be addressed by tomorrow. The announcement came as the state gears up for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections.

Speaking at a press conference, Mr. Yadav outlined key policy initiatives the Mahagathbandhan would implement if elected to power. A major focus will be on converting all contractual employees (samvida karmi) to permanent government staffers, addressing what he described as exploitation due to their lack of job security.

“They are exploited since they carry out all the government work,” Yadav stated. “All these employees working in the state will be made permanent.”

Furthermore, Mr. Yadav highlighted the need for economic justice in Bihar, particularly for women. He announced the proposed BETI and MAA schemes. The BETI Yojana aims to provide benefits, education, training, and income opportunities for girls from birth. The MAA Yojana focuses on providing housing (Makaan), food (Ann), and income (Aamdani) to mothers.

“What Bihar needs now is economic justice,” Yadav emphasized.

The announcements come as senior Congress leader Ashok Gehlot arrived in Patna to help iron out seat-sharing issues between the Mahagathbandhan allies. Mr. Gehlot downplayed any significant disagreements, stating that minor differences over a few seats are normal within such a large alliance.

“There is no dispute in Mahagathbandhan,” Gehlot told reporters. “There are 243 seats, and in such a large alliance, having differences over 5-10 seats is nothing unusual.”

The Mahagathbandhan is expected to hold another press conference on Thursday, October 23rd, 2025, after further discussions with Mr. Gehlot. The Bihar Assembly elections are set to be a closely contested race.

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