The opposition alliance known as the INDIA bloc in Bihar — also termed the Mahagathbandhan — is set to release its full election manifesto today, October 28, 2025, as campaigning intensifies ahead of the state’s assembly polls. The first phase of the elections is scheduled for November 6, 2025, making the manifesto launch a key moment in the election build-up.
The INDIA bloc’s manifesto release comes at a time when the electoral stakes in Bihar are high. The alliance, led by the Tejashwi Yadav-headed Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and including the Indian National Congress, Left-parties and other regional outfits, describes the forthcoming document as a “vision” or roadmap for the next five years.
According to reports, the manifesto — often referred to as a “Pran Patra” (pledge document) — will prioritise employment generation, farmer welfare, women’s empowerment and social justice, while challenging the incumbent government’s record on governance. The INDIA bloc is seeking to convey that it presents a credible alternative to the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in the state. At the same time, senior NDA leaders have dismissed the opposition’s promises, calling them unrealistic in the run-up to the manifesto release.
One of the central themes for the INDIA bloc is reversing what they describe as a “20-year-old khatara government” in Bihar, offering a fresh start for the state’s electorate. The alliance has pledged to create lakhs of new government and private-sector jobs, expand industrial opportunities, and ensure that farmers receive fair prices for their produce. Leaders have also highlighted plans to improve education and healthcare access, particularly in rural districts.
The manifesto launch also follows internal strains within the alliance over seat-sharing and coordination, but political observers believe the unified event in Patna signals strategic consolidation ahead of the voting. By presenting a common front, the bloc aims to strengthen its campaign narrative around change, unity, and youth empowerment.
The NDA, led by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s Janata Dal (United) and the Bharatiya Janata Party, has meanwhile countered that its development agenda has transformed Bihar’s infrastructure, connectivity, and law-and-order situation over the past two decades. The ruling alliance is expected to release its own manifesto in the coming days, focusing on continuity, stability, and welfare schemes.
With the first phase of polling set for November 6 and results likely in mid-November, the INDIA bloc’s manifesto could play a decisive role in shaping campaign discourse across the state. The promises made in the “Pran Patra” will be closely scrutinised by voters eager for progress on employment, education, and economic opportunities.
The INDIA bloc’s manifesto release marks a pivotal moment in the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025 campaign. With major promises on employment, agriculture, and social justice, the alliance is staking its credibility on presenting a coherent vision for the state. As Bihar moves toward polling day, the contest between the INDIA bloc and the NDA will hinge not only on campaign rhetoric but on who can convince voters of their capacity to deliver real change.
