Tejashwi Yadav holding a press conference in RJD office.
– Photo: Amar Ujala
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Former Chief Minister Lalu Prasad’s younger son and leader of opposition Tejashwi Yadav has released the manifesto of Rashtriya Janata Dal for the Lok Sabha elections 2024. He held a press conference at the RJD office and released the manifesto with senior RJD leaders. Tejashwi Yadav gave 24 promises to the people of the country. Tejashwi Yadav said that I have been speaking about jobs, inflation, poverty and unemployment for a long time. But, the Prime Minister does not take notice of public issues and work. They just want to express their feelings. What did he give to Bihar in 10 years? Why did you not fulfill your promises? They don’t speak on these issues, they just talk about other things to divert attention from the issues. The people of Bihar are very intelligent.
One crore people will be given government jobs
Making a big announcement, Tejashwi Yadav said that if the Indi alliance government is formed, then one crore people will be given government jobs in the entire country. There are 30 lakh posts lying vacant across the country. Will definitely fill it. But, 70 lakh posts will be created. You all know that jobs and unemployment are the biggest issues. BJP people had promised to provide two crore jobs every year. We are true people. They do what they say. The job process will start from 15th August.
Electricity rate: 200 units of free electricity will be given.
Tejashwi Yadav said that from the upcoming Raksha Bandhan, he will provide one lakh rupees to the poor women of the country. Also, the price of gas cylinder will be increased by Rs 500 in the entire country. Tejashwi Yadav talked about ending Agniveer scheme. While announcing for Bihar, Tejashwi Yadav said that 200 units of free electricity will be given at the rate of electricity. Will get special state status for Bihar. A special package of Rs 1 lakh 60 thousand crore will be given to Bihar. Tejashwi Yadav said that if our government is formed, we will implement the old pension scheme.