As the Bihar Assembly elections drew near, Tejashwi Yadav, the Mahagathbandhan’s chief ministerial candidate, reached out to voters with a series of promises aimed at women and farmers on the last day of campaigning for the first phase.

Yadav said that if his alliance comes to power, every woman in Bihar would receive ₹30,000 directly in her bank account on January 14, 2026, the day of Makar Sankranti. Calling it a step toward empowering women, he said the move would offer financial support to families across the state.

Addressing farmers’ concerns, Yadav announced a bonus of ₹300 per quintal on paddy and ₹400 per quintal on wheat, in addition to the Minimum Support Price (MSP). He also promised free electricity for irrigation, saying it would reduce the burden on farmers struggling with rising costs.

Confident and upbeat, the RJD leader said that the people of Bihar are ready for change and that the Mahagathbandhan is prepared to bring a new beginning under his leadership.

 About Bihar elections

The Bihar Assembly elections are scheduled to take place in two phases,  on November 6 and November 11, with results to be announced on November 14. The political atmosphere in the state is heating up as major alliances step up their campaigns.

On one side is the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Janata Dal (United), with Chief Minister Nitish Kumar seeking another term. The NDA is focusing its campaign on development, law and order, and the welfare schemes implemented under Nitish Kumar’s leadership. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah have been actively campaigning across the state to strengthen the alliance’s position.

Facing them is the Mahagathbandhan (Grand Alliance), led by the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) under Tejashwi Yadav, along with the Congress and other allies. The opposition alliance is focusing on unemployment, farmers’ distress, and inflation, issues they say the ruling government has failed to address. Tejashwi Yadav has promised financial support for women, free electricity for farmers, and bonuses on crops to appeal to rural voters.

As the campaign enters its final stretch, both alliances are holding massive rallies and roadshows. While the NDA is banking on Nitish Kumar’s experience and the Modi government’s popularity, the Mahagathbandhan is presenting itself as the voice of change, hoping to attract young voters and those frustrated with the current government.