Details of the Promise
- Yadav announced legislation guaranteeing one government job per household to be passed within 20 days of the new administration’s formation.
- Implementation of the scheme across Bihar would be completed within 20 months.
- He criticized the current NDA government for failing to address unemployment, pledging that “no home in Bihar will be left without a government job.”
- Referencing his previous tenure, Yadav remarked, “We delivered five lakh jobs in just 17 months. With a full five-year term, the possibilities are far greater.”
Context and Political Impact
Employment and youth migration are major political issues in Bihar, where less than 10% of the state’s 2.76 crore households currently have a government job holder.
Political analyst D.M. Diwakar called Yadav’s promise “a fairly new idea that could work wonders in Bihar elections.” He cautioned, however, that large-scale expansion in education, health, and agriculture infrastructure would be needed to fulfill the commitment, highlighting the need for social investment and a robust implementation plan.
Reactions and Challenges
The ruling JD(U) and NDA leaders have criticized the plan as “unrealistic,” raising questions about its financial and administrative feasibility and citing past allegations tied to public sector recruitment.Yadav and RJD maintain that their approach is backed by scientific survey data and insist this is not “jumlebaazi,” or empty rhetoric.
As Bihar prepares for a closely watched election, Yadav’s bold employment guarantee has become a centerpiece of his party’s campaign, drawing both hope and skepticism from voters and political opponents.
