Tejashwi Yadav Reaffirms 10 Lakh Govt Jobs Promise, Attacks NDA
Patna, June 10: Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav has reignited his commitment to providing 10 lakh government jobs—a flagship promise of the Mahagathbandhan (Grand Alliance) in the 2020 elections. At a youth rally in Patna, Yadav dismissed critics targeting his age, declaring, “My age may be young, but my resolve is as strong as steel.” He also accused the NDA of misleading Bihar’s youth and failing to deliver employment opportunities.
How Tejashwi Plans to Fulfill the Jobs Promise
Yadav outlined a three-step strategy to tackle Bihar’s unemployment crisis:
- Fast-Tracked Hiring – Over 1.5 lakh teaching, policing, and healthcare jobs filled in 18 months; more recruitments underway.
- Skill Development Initiatives – Partnerships with ITIs and private firms to enhance employability.
- Digitized Recruitment – Online systems to ensure transparency and curb corruption.
Opposition leaders, including BJP’s Samrat Choudhary, claim inflated numbers, arguing that temporary roles are being counted.
“Leadership Isn’t About Age,” Says Tejashwi
At 34, Yadav faces criticism over his experience. He countered, “Did Mahatma Gandhi need an age certificate to lead India’s freedom struggle?” Analysts say his youth-centric messaging appeals to Bihar’s 58% young electorate.
NDA Faces Fire Over “Betrayal of Bihar’s Youth”
Yadav blasted the NDA for unfulfilled promises like ‘2 crore jobs yearly’ and mocked Nitish Kumar’s alliance shifts as “opportunism.” He highlighted Bihar’s migration crisis under previous NDA rule, questioning Modi’s ‘acchhe din’ pledge.
Key Challenges Ahead
- Financial Limits: Bihar’s 34% debt-to-GDP ratio strains mass hiring.
- Bureaucratic Hurdles: Past scams necessitate systemic reforms.
- Political Counterattacks: BJP shifts focus to RJD’s “law and order failures.”
With the 2024 elections approaching, Yadav’s “Rozgar nahi, toh vote nahi!” (No jobs, no votes!) slogan could reshape Bihar’s politics.
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