Just six days before the Bihar Assembly elections, the NDA has made a major move by releasing its election manifesto. Released on Friday, the manifesto announced several new schemes for the poor, women, farmers, and youth. The manifesto's biggest highlight was the "Panchamrit Guarantee," which is linked to the overall welfare of the poor.

Learn about the Panchamrit Guarantee Scheme

The NDA's promise states that every poor family will receive free ration, free electricity up to 125 units, free medical treatment up to ₹5 lakh, 5 million new pucca houses, and a social security pension. These five benefits have been combined into the "Panchamrit Guarantee." The NDA has described it as the biggest step towards eradicating poverty in Bihar.

What did the BJP claim on social media?

The BJP claimed on social media, "The NDA's pledge is a concrete promise for the welfare of the poor. 5 million pucca houses, free rations, 125 units of free electricity, free treatment up to Rs 5 lakh, and social security pensions. Press the right button, make the NDA win."

NDA manifesto mentions several guarantees

As part of the guarantee for a bright future for every youth, the NDA has promised to provide over 10 million government jobs and employment.

Through the Kisan Samman and MSP guarantees, an annual assistance of ₹9,000 to every farmer and the purchase of crops at the minimum support price has been announced.

Under the Industrial Revolution Guarantee, an investment of ₹1 lakh crore has been promised through the 'Develop Bihar Industrial Mission', which is said to create millions of new jobs.

Under the Education Guarantee, students from the Scheduled Caste category studying in higher educational institutions will be provided financial assistance of ₹2,000 per month.

The NDA described the manifesto as a roadmap for Bihar's development. Describing its manifesto as a roadmap for Bihar's development, the NDA has said that it is not just a document of promises, but a document to realize the dream of a "developed Bihar." This manifesto has heated up the political atmosphere ahead of the first phase of voting on November 6th. Now it remains to be seen how much big promises like the "Panchamrit Guarantee" will influence voters.