Quixplained: From jobs to a free Covid-19 vaccine, what parties have promised Bihar

Bihar Assembly Elections 2020: We take a look at what major parties in play have promised in their manifestos.

What have the main political parties in Bihar promised ahead of the polls?

As Bihar votes in the first phase of elections on Wednesday, political parties have offered a slew of promises in their manifestos, including free Covid-19 vaccines. The promise of jobs seems to have edged out other issues to become a major poll plank, besides others such as pension schemes, anti-farm law legislation, and tax waivers. Here, we take a look at what major parties in play have promised.

Janata Dal-United

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Rashtriya Janata Dal

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Bhartiya Janata Party

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