As lakhs of Bihar voters are poised to exercise theirfranchise in the first phase of Assembly elections, the RJD on Saturdayreleased its manifesto or vision document, reiterating the promise to recruit10 lakh persons in government jobs if the party returned to power.
The manifesto, titled 'Prann Hamara, Sankalp Badlav Ka' wasreleased by Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi Yadav, the Chief Ministerialface of the Mahagathbandhan or Grand Alliance, in the presence of partyspokesperson Manoj Jha, Congress leaders Randeep Singh Surjewala and ShaktisinhGohil and other leaders.
Tejashwi said his party would fulfill all promises made tothe people.
The RJD manifesto said nearly 10 lakh government jobs wouldbe give in the very first state Cabinet meeting after returning to power aswell as abolition of contractual labour system.
The manifesto covers 17 major commitments, including specialpriority to employment, agriculture, industry, infrastructure development,cultural heritage and construction sectors in the state, community development,poverty alleviation, and education.
It also promises to further strengthen self-help groups andpriority to higher education and employment. It pledges to implement localpolicy in any government job in the state, ensuring at least 85 per centreservation for local candidates.
The RJD also promised to provide 'equal wages for equalwork' to the people of Bihar and implement the old pension scheme.
To woo the young voters, the manifesto promised no fee forfilling examination forms for government jobs and free travel to examinationcentres.
Releasing the manifesto, Tejashwi said: "We are notmaking tall promises but will fulfil the promises made to the people ofBihar."
Tejashwi dubbed the BJP's promise of giving 19 lakh jobs asa tactic to fool the electorate in Bihar.
The RJD is set to contest the upcoming state polls inalliance with the Congress and the Left parties.
The elections for 243 Assembly seats will be held in threephases - for 71 seats on October 28, for 94 seats on November 3, and remaining78 on November 7. The results will be announced on November 10.