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Last Updated:<\/span>October 28, 2025, 18:06 IST<\/time><\/p>\nThe chief minister slammed the opposition for making ‘misleading promises’\u00a0to dupe the youth regarding government jobs and employment<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\nNitish Kumar\u2019s response seeks to undercut the credibility of these promises by invoking the spectre of the RJD’s past. File image\/PTI<\/p>\n<\/figure>\nChief minister Nitish Kumar has intensified the electoral war over the crucial issue of employment<\/a>, using the social media platform X\u00a0to launch a direct and pointed attack against the opposition Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and its leader, Tejashwi Yadav.<\/p>\nIn his post, the chief minister slammed the opposition for making \u201cmisleading promises”\u00a0to dupe the youth regarding government jobs and employment. The core of his message was a scathing recollection of the RJD\u2019s\u00a015-year rule (often referred to as the Lalu-Rabri era), alleging they were \u201cbusy looting the state\u2019s treasury” rather than working for the youth.<\/p>\n\n\n\u2022\u0935\u0930\u094d\u0937 2005 \u0938\u0947 \u092a\u0939\u0932\u0947 \u0905\u0936\u093f\u0915\u094d\u0937\u093e, \u092c\u0947\u0930\u094b\u091c\u0917\u093e\u0930\u0940 \u0914\u0930 \u092a\u0932\u093e\u092f\u0928 \u092c\u093f\u0939\u093e\u0930 \u0915\u0940 \u0928\u093f\u092f\u0924\u093f \u092c\u0928 \u0917\u0908 \u0925\u0940\u0964 \u092f\u0941\u0935\u093e\u0913\u0902 \u0915\u0940 \u0909\u091a\u094d\u091a \u0936\u093f\u0915\u094d\u0937\u093e \u0915\u0947 \u0932\u093f\u090f \u0905\u091a\u094d\u091b\u0947 \u0938\u0902\u0938\u094d\u0925\u093e\u0928 \u0928\u0939\u0940\u0902 \u0925\u0947, \u092f\u0941\u0935\u093e\u0913\u0902 \u0915\u0947 \u0938\u093e\u092e\u0928\u0947 \u0905\u0902\u0927\u0915\u093e\u0930 \u0925\u093e, \u092f\u0941\u0935\u093e\u0913\u0902 \u0915\u094b \u0909\u091a\u094d\u091a \u0936\u093f\u0915\u094d\u0937\u093e \u0915\u0947 \u0932\u093f\u090f \u0930\u093e\u091c\u094d\u092f \u0938\u0947 \u092c\u093e\u0939\u0930 \u091c\u093e\u0928\u093e \u092a\u0921\u093c\u0924\u093e \u0925\u093e\u0964\u2022\u092c\u093f\u0939\u093e\u0930 \u0915\u0947 \u092f\u0941\u0935\u093e\u0913\u0902 \u0915\u094b \u0905\u0928\u094d\u092f \u0930\u093e\u091c\u094d\u092f\u094b\u0902 \u092e\u0947\u0902 \u0939\u0940 \u0930\u094b\u091c\u0917\u093e\u0930 \u0922\u0942\u0902\u0922\u093c\u0928\u093e \u092a\u0921\u093c\u0924\u093e \u0925\u093e \u0924\u0925\u093e\u2026\u2014 Nitish Kumar (@NitishKumar) October 28, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nThe Political Context: A Job-Centric Battle<\/h4>\nThis attack is strategically timed, coming as the RJD-led Mahagathbandhan makes job creation the central pillar\u00a0of its campaign. RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav has made bold, specific promises, including:<\/p>\n\nRegularising contractual workers and community mobilisers (known as \u2018Jeevika Didis\u2019).<\/li>\nPromising a high monthly salary of Rs 30,000 for Jeevika Didis.<\/li>\nThe mega-promise of a government job for one member of every family, backed by an earlier commitment to deliver 10 lakh jobs\u00a0immediately upon coming to power.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nNitish Kumar\u2019s response seeks to undercut the credibility of these promises by invoking the spectre of the RJD\u2019s past. The \u201c15-year rule” is frequently attacked by the NDA as the period of \u201cJungle Raj”, characterised by widespread crime, economic stagnation, and the massive flight of industry and investment\u2014factors that severely curtailed job creation.<\/p>\nThe NDA\u2019s Counter-Narrative<\/h4>\nThe chief minister\u2019s aggressive defence is supported by the\u00a0NDA\u2019s counterclaims of progress:<\/p>\nHighlighting Achievements:<\/strong>\u00a0The government claims to have provided over 9.6 lakh government jobs\u00a0and created employment for nearly 39 lakh people\u00a0under its current 2020-2025 mandate. A significant portion of this involves the recruitment of over 2.6 lakh teachers\u00a0across three phases of the BPSC examination, a fact frequently cited to demonstrate the government\u2019s active commitment to filling vacancies.<\/p>\nSetting New Targets:<\/strong>\u00a0The NDA is now promising to double its goal, aiming to create jobs and employment opportunities for one crore youth\u00a0over the next five years (2025-2030), including in the private and industrial sectors.<\/p>\nBy contrasting his government\u2019s quantifiable achievements with the RJD\u2019s \u201clooting” past and \u201cmisleading” future promises, Kumar aims to appeal to the older, cautious voter base that values stability (Sushasan) and fears a return to the chaotic 1990s. The election thus pits the RJD\u2019s aspirational promise of immediate employment against the NDA\u2019s narrative of continuous governance and progressive development.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nPathikrit Sen Gupta<\/a><\/p>\nPathikrit Sen Gupta is a Senior Associate Editor with News18.com and likes to cut a long story short. He writes sporadically on Politics, Sports, Global Affairs, Space, Entertainment, And Food. He trawls X via …Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nPathikrit Sen Gupta is a Senior Associate Editor with News18.com and likes to cut a long story short. He writes sporadically on Politics, Sports, Global Affairs, Space, Entertainment, And Food. He trawls X via … Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nOctober 28, 2025, 18:06 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> From Jungle Raj To Job Raj? Nitish Knocks Tejashwi-Led Oppn’s Employment Promises For Bihar Polls<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Nitish Kumar\u2019s response seeks to undercut the credibility of these promises by invoking the spectre of the RJD’s past. File image\/PTI<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n
Chief minister Nitish Kumar has intensified the electoral war over the crucial issue of employment<\/a>, using the social media platform X\u00a0to launch a direct and pointed attack against the opposition Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and its leader, Tejashwi Yadav.<\/p>\nIn his post, the chief minister slammed the opposition for making \u201cmisleading promises”\u00a0to dupe the youth regarding government jobs and employment. The core of his message was a scathing recollection of the RJD\u2019s\u00a015-year rule (often referred to as the Lalu-Rabri era), alleging they were \u201cbusy looting the state\u2019s treasury” rather than working for the youth.<\/p>\n\n\n\u2022\u0935\u0930\u094d\u0937 2005 \u0938\u0947 \u092a\u0939\u0932\u0947 \u0905\u0936\u093f\u0915\u094d\u0937\u093e, \u092c\u0947\u0930\u094b\u091c\u0917\u093e\u0930\u0940 \u0914\u0930 \u092a\u0932\u093e\u092f\u0928 \u092c\u093f\u0939\u093e\u0930 \u0915\u0940 \u0928\u093f\u092f\u0924\u093f \u092c\u0928 \u0917\u0908 \u0925\u0940\u0964 \u092f\u0941\u0935\u093e\u0913\u0902 \u0915\u0940 \u0909\u091a\u094d\u091a \u0936\u093f\u0915\u094d\u0937\u093e \u0915\u0947 \u0932\u093f\u090f \u0905\u091a\u094d\u091b\u0947 \u0938\u0902\u0938\u094d\u0925\u093e\u0928 \u0928\u0939\u0940\u0902 \u0925\u0947, \u092f\u0941\u0935\u093e\u0913\u0902 \u0915\u0947 \u0938\u093e\u092e\u0928\u0947 \u0905\u0902\u0927\u0915\u093e\u0930 \u0925\u093e, \u092f\u0941\u0935\u093e\u0913\u0902 \u0915\u094b \u0909\u091a\u094d\u091a \u0936\u093f\u0915\u094d\u0937\u093e \u0915\u0947 \u0932\u093f\u090f \u0930\u093e\u091c\u094d\u092f \u0938\u0947 \u092c\u093e\u0939\u0930 \u091c\u093e\u0928\u093e \u092a\u0921\u093c\u0924\u093e \u0925\u093e\u0964\u2022\u092c\u093f\u0939\u093e\u0930 \u0915\u0947 \u092f\u0941\u0935\u093e\u0913\u0902 \u0915\u094b \u0905\u0928\u094d\u092f \u0930\u093e\u091c\u094d\u092f\u094b\u0902 \u092e\u0947\u0902 \u0939\u0940 \u0930\u094b\u091c\u0917\u093e\u0930 \u0922\u0942\u0902\u0922\u093c\u0928\u093e \u092a\u0921\u093c\u0924\u093e \u0925\u093e \u0924\u0925\u093e\u2026\u2014 Nitish Kumar (@NitishKumar) October 28, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nThe Political Context: A Job-Centric Battle<\/h4>\nThis attack is strategically timed, coming as the RJD-led Mahagathbandhan makes job creation the central pillar\u00a0of its campaign. RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav has made bold, specific promises, including:<\/p>\n\nRegularising contractual workers and community mobilisers (known as \u2018Jeevika Didis\u2019).<\/li>\nPromising a high monthly salary of Rs 30,000 for Jeevika Didis.<\/li>\nThe mega-promise of a government job for one member of every family, backed by an earlier commitment to deliver 10 lakh jobs\u00a0immediately upon coming to power.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nNitish Kumar\u2019s response seeks to undercut the credibility of these promises by invoking the spectre of the RJD\u2019s past. The \u201c15-year rule” is frequently attacked by the NDA as the period of \u201cJungle Raj”, characterised by widespread crime, economic stagnation, and the massive flight of industry and investment\u2014factors that severely curtailed job creation.<\/p>\nThe NDA\u2019s Counter-Narrative<\/h4>\nThe chief minister\u2019s aggressive defence is supported by the\u00a0NDA\u2019s counterclaims of progress:<\/p>\nHighlighting Achievements:<\/strong>\u00a0The government claims to have provided over 9.6 lakh government jobs\u00a0and created employment for nearly 39 lakh people\u00a0under its current 2020-2025 mandate. A significant portion of this involves the recruitment of over 2.6 lakh teachers\u00a0across three phases of the BPSC examination, a fact frequently cited to demonstrate the government\u2019s active commitment to filling vacancies.<\/p>\nSetting New Targets:<\/strong>\u00a0The NDA is now promising to double its goal, aiming to create jobs and employment opportunities for one crore youth\u00a0over the next five years (2025-2030), including in the private and industrial sectors.<\/p>\nBy contrasting his government\u2019s quantifiable achievements with the RJD\u2019s \u201clooting” past and \u201cmisleading” future promises, Kumar aims to appeal to the older, cautious voter base that values stability (Sushasan) and fears a return to the chaotic 1990s. The election thus pits the RJD\u2019s aspirational promise of immediate employment against the NDA\u2019s narrative of continuous governance and progressive development.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nPathikrit Sen Gupta<\/a><\/p>\nPathikrit Sen Gupta is a Senior Associate Editor with News18.com and likes to cut a long story short. He writes sporadically on Politics, Sports, Global Affairs, Space, Entertainment, And Food. He trawls X via …Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nPathikrit Sen Gupta is a Senior Associate Editor with News18.com and likes to cut a long story short. He writes sporadically on Politics, Sports, Global Affairs, Space, Entertainment, And Food. He trawls X via … Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nOctober 28, 2025, 18:06 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> From Jungle Raj To Job Raj? Nitish Knocks Tejashwi-Led Oppn’s Employment Promises For Bihar Polls<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
In his post, the chief minister slammed the opposition for making \u201cmisleading promises”\u00a0to dupe the youth regarding government jobs and employment. The core of his message was a scathing recollection of the RJD\u2019s\u00a015-year rule (often referred to as the Lalu-Rabri era), alleging they were \u201cbusy looting the state\u2019s treasury” rather than working for the youth.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022\u0935\u0930\u094d\u0937 2005 \u0938\u0947 \u092a\u0939\u0932\u0947 \u0905\u0936\u093f\u0915\u094d\u0937\u093e, \u092c\u0947\u0930\u094b\u091c\u0917\u093e\u0930\u0940 \u0914\u0930 \u092a\u0932\u093e\u092f\u0928 \u092c\u093f\u0939\u093e\u0930 \u0915\u0940 \u0928\u093f\u092f\u0924\u093f \u092c\u0928 \u0917\u0908 \u0925\u0940\u0964 \u092f\u0941\u0935\u093e\u0913\u0902 \u0915\u0940 \u0909\u091a\u094d\u091a \u0936\u093f\u0915\u094d\u0937\u093e \u0915\u0947 \u0932\u093f\u090f \u0905\u091a\u094d\u091b\u0947 \u0938\u0902\u0938\u094d\u0925\u093e\u0928 \u0928\u0939\u0940\u0902 \u0925\u0947, \u092f\u0941\u0935\u093e\u0913\u0902 \u0915\u0947 \u0938\u093e\u092e\u0928\u0947 \u0905\u0902\u0927\u0915\u093e\u0930 \u0925\u093e, \u092f\u0941\u0935\u093e\u0913\u0902 \u0915\u094b \u0909\u091a\u094d\u091a \u0936\u093f\u0915\u094d\u0937\u093e \u0915\u0947 \u0932\u093f\u090f \u0930\u093e\u091c\u094d\u092f \u0938\u0947 \u092c\u093e\u0939\u0930 \u091c\u093e\u0928\u093e \u092a\u0921\u093c\u0924\u093e \u0925\u093e\u0964\u2022\u092c\u093f\u0939\u093e\u0930 \u0915\u0947 \u092f\u0941\u0935\u093e\u0913\u0902 \u0915\u094b \u0905\u0928\u094d\u092f \u0930\u093e\u091c\u094d\u092f\u094b\u0902 \u092e\u0947\u0902 \u0939\u0940 \u0930\u094b\u091c\u0917\u093e\u0930 \u0922\u0942\u0902\u0922\u093c\u0928\u093e \u092a\u0921\u093c\u0924\u093e \u0925\u093e \u0924\u0925\u093e\u2026\u2014 Nitish Kumar (@NitishKumar) October 28, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nThe Political Context: A Job-Centric Battle<\/h4>\nThis attack is strategically timed, coming as the RJD-led Mahagathbandhan makes job creation the central pillar\u00a0of its campaign. RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav has made bold, specific promises, including:<\/p>\n\nRegularising contractual workers and community mobilisers (known as \u2018Jeevika Didis\u2019).<\/li>\nPromising a high monthly salary of Rs 30,000 for Jeevika Didis.<\/li>\nThe mega-promise of a government job for one member of every family, backed by an earlier commitment to deliver 10 lakh jobs\u00a0immediately upon coming to power.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nNitish Kumar\u2019s response seeks to undercut the credibility of these promises by invoking the spectre of the RJD\u2019s past. The \u201c15-year rule” is frequently attacked by the NDA as the period of \u201cJungle Raj”, characterised by widespread crime, economic stagnation, and the massive flight of industry and investment\u2014factors that severely curtailed job creation.<\/p>\nThe NDA\u2019s Counter-Narrative<\/h4>\nThe chief minister\u2019s aggressive defence is supported by the\u00a0NDA\u2019s counterclaims of progress:<\/p>\nHighlighting Achievements:<\/strong>\u00a0The government claims to have provided over 9.6 lakh government jobs\u00a0and created employment for nearly 39 lakh people\u00a0under its current 2020-2025 mandate. A significant portion of this involves the recruitment of over 2.6 lakh teachers\u00a0across three phases of the BPSC examination, a fact frequently cited to demonstrate the government\u2019s active commitment to filling vacancies.<\/p>\nSetting New Targets:<\/strong>\u00a0The NDA is now promising to double its goal, aiming to create jobs and employment opportunities for one crore youth\u00a0over the next five years (2025-2030), including in the private and industrial sectors.<\/p>\nBy contrasting his government\u2019s quantifiable achievements with the RJD\u2019s \u201clooting” past and \u201cmisleading” future promises, Kumar aims to appeal to the older, cautious voter base that values stability (Sushasan) and fears a return to the chaotic 1990s. The election thus pits the RJD\u2019s aspirational promise of immediate employment against the NDA\u2019s narrative of continuous governance and progressive development.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nPathikrit Sen Gupta<\/a><\/p>\nPathikrit Sen Gupta is a Senior Associate Editor with News18.com and likes to cut a long story short. He writes sporadically on Politics, Sports, Global Affairs, Space, Entertainment, And Food. He trawls X via …Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nPathikrit Sen Gupta is a Senior Associate Editor with News18.com and likes to cut a long story short. He writes sporadically on Politics, Sports, Global Affairs, Space, Entertainment, And Food. He trawls X via … Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nOctober 28, 2025, 18:06 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> From Jungle Raj To Job Raj? Nitish Knocks Tejashwi-Led Oppn’s Employment Promises For Bihar Polls<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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This attack is strategically timed, coming as the RJD-led Mahagathbandhan makes job creation the central pillar\u00a0of its campaign. RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav has made bold, specific promises, including:<\/p>\n
Nitish Kumar\u2019s response seeks to undercut the credibility of these promises by invoking the spectre of the RJD\u2019s past. The \u201c15-year rule” is frequently attacked by the NDA as the period of \u201cJungle Raj”, characterised by widespread crime, economic stagnation, and the massive flight of industry and investment\u2014factors that severely curtailed job creation.<\/p>\n
The chief minister\u2019s aggressive defence is supported by the\u00a0NDA\u2019s counterclaims of progress:<\/p>\n
Highlighting Achievements:<\/strong>\u00a0The government claims to have provided over 9.6 lakh government jobs\u00a0and created employment for nearly 39 lakh people\u00a0under its current 2020-2025 mandate. A significant portion of this involves the recruitment of over 2.6 lakh teachers\u00a0across three phases of the BPSC examination, a fact frequently cited to demonstrate the government\u2019s active commitment to filling vacancies.<\/p>\nSetting New Targets:<\/strong>\u00a0The NDA is now promising to double its goal, aiming to create jobs and employment opportunities for one crore youth\u00a0over the next five years (2025-2030), including in the private and industrial sectors.<\/p>\nBy contrasting his government\u2019s quantifiable achievements with the RJD\u2019s \u201clooting” past and \u201cmisleading” future promises, Kumar aims to appeal to the older, cautious voter base that values stability (Sushasan) and fears a return to the chaotic 1990s. The election thus pits the RJD\u2019s aspirational promise of immediate employment against the NDA\u2019s narrative of continuous governance and progressive development.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nPathikrit Sen Gupta<\/a><\/p>\nPathikrit Sen Gupta is a Senior Associate Editor with News18.com and likes to cut a long story short. He writes sporadically on Politics, Sports, Global Affairs, Space, Entertainment, And Food. He trawls X via …Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nPathikrit Sen Gupta is a Senior Associate Editor with News18.com and likes to cut a long story short. He writes sporadically on Politics, Sports, Global Affairs, Space, Entertainment, And Food. He trawls X via … Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nOctober 28, 2025, 18:06 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> From Jungle Raj To Job Raj? Nitish Knocks Tejashwi-Led Oppn’s Employment Promises For Bihar Polls<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Setting New Targets:<\/strong>\u00a0The NDA is now promising to double its goal, aiming to create jobs and employment opportunities for one crore youth\u00a0over the next five years (2025-2030), including in the private and industrial sectors.<\/p>\nBy contrasting his government\u2019s quantifiable achievements with the RJD\u2019s \u201clooting” past and \u201cmisleading” future promises, Kumar aims to appeal to the older, cautious voter base that values stability (Sushasan) and fears a return to the chaotic 1990s. The election thus pits the RJD\u2019s aspirational promise of immediate employment against the NDA\u2019s narrative of continuous governance and progressive development.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nPathikrit Sen Gupta<\/a><\/p>\nPathikrit Sen Gupta is a Senior Associate Editor with News18.com and likes to cut a long story short. He writes sporadically on Politics, Sports, Global Affairs, Space, Entertainment, And Food. He trawls X via …Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nPathikrit Sen Gupta is a Senior Associate Editor with News18.com and likes to cut a long story short. He writes sporadically on Politics, Sports, Global Affairs, Space, Entertainment, And Food. He trawls X via … Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nOctober 28, 2025, 18:06 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> From Jungle Raj To Job Raj? Nitish Knocks Tejashwi-Led Oppn’s Employment Promises For Bihar Polls<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
By contrasting his government\u2019s quantifiable achievements with the RJD\u2019s \u201clooting” past and \u201cmisleading” future promises, Kumar aims to appeal to the older, cautious voter base that values stability (Sushasan) and fears a return to the chaotic 1990s. The election thus pits the RJD\u2019s aspirational promise of immediate employment against the NDA\u2019s narrative of continuous governance and progressive development.<\/p>\n
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Pathikrit Sen Gupta is a Senior Associate Editor with News18.com and likes to cut a long story short. He writes sporadically on Politics, Sports, Global Affairs, Space, Entertainment, And Food. He trawls X via …Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nPathikrit Sen Gupta is a Senior Associate Editor with News18.com and likes to cut a long story short. He writes sporadically on Politics, Sports, Global Affairs, Space, Entertainment, And Food. He trawls X via … Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nOctober 28, 2025, 18:06 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> From Jungle Raj To Job Raj? Nitish Knocks Tejashwi-Led Oppn’s Employment Promises For Bihar Polls<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Pathikrit Sen Gupta is a Senior Associate Editor with News18.com and likes to cut a long story short. He writes sporadically on Politics, Sports, Global Affairs, Space, Entertainment, And Food. He trawls X via … Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nOctober 28, 2025, 18:06 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> From Jungle Raj To Job Raj? Nitish Knocks Tejashwi-Led Oppn’s Employment Promises For Bihar Polls<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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