December 19, 2024

BJP Bihar manifesto 2020: Promise of 19 lakh jobs, free COVID Vaccine

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Free Covid vaccine distribution to Bihar once its approved by IMCR, promised Bhartiya janta party in its manifesto which was launched by Nirmala Sitaraman at Patna.

“As soon as COVID-19 vaccine is available for production on a mass scale, every person in Bihar will get free vaccination. This is the first promise mentioned in our poll manifesto.” said Finance Minister Nirmala Sitaraman.

Responding to Congress leader Shashi Tharoor, Mr Yadav tweeted: “Your attempt to twist Smt Nirmala Sitharaman’s statement reeks of desperation. All parties issue manifestos. Vaccines will be made available to all Indians at nominal costs. States can make it free. In Bihar, we will”.

BJP information technology cell chief Amit Malviya offered more clarifications. “Like all programmes, Centre will provide vaccines to states at a nominal rate. It is for state Governments to decide if they want to give it free or otherwise. Health being a state subject, Bihar BJP has decided to give it free,” he said.

19 lakhs jobs to the next five years for the youth of Bihar, including the three lakhs appointments for teacher where as one lakh jobs in health sector.