In a sharp political confrontation, BJP's Bihar unit chief Sanjay Jaiswal has bluntly dismissed RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav's employment guarantee promise as nothing more than a "joke," while firmly asserting that the Chief Minister's position in the state is "not vacant."
Political Battle Intensifies Ahead of 2025 Polls
The verbal skirmish comes as political parties begin positioning themselves for the crucial Bihar Assembly elections scheduled for 2025. Jaiswal's comments represent a direct challenge to the opposition's campaign narrative, particularly targeting Tejashwi Yadav's flagship promise of providing 10 lakh government jobs.
"CM Chair Occupied": BJP's Clear Message
"The Chief Minister's chair is not vacant," Jaiswal declared emphatically, sending a clear message that the BJP stands firmly behind current Chief Minister Nitish Kumar completing his full term. This statement assumes significance amid ongoing speculation about potential leadership changes in the run-up to the elections.
The BJP leader didn't mince words when addressing Tejashwi's employment guarantee pledge, questioning the feasibility and credibility of such promises. "Making such tall claims is easy, but delivering on them is an entirely different matter," Jaiswal remarked during his interaction with media representatives.
Employment Promise Under Scrutiny
Tejashwi Yadav's job guarantee promise has been a central pillar of the RJD's political agenda, particularly aimed at addressing youth unemployment in Bihar. However, Jaiswal's characterization of this pledge as a "joke" indicates the ruling alliance's strategy to undermine the opposition's key electoral plank.
The BJP leader pointed to the current government's development initiatives and employment generation efforts, suggesting that these concrete measures outweigh what he termed as "empty promises" from the opposition.
Strategic Positioning for Electoral Battle
Political analysts view this exchange as the opening salvos in what promises to be a fiercely contested election battle. The BJP's assertive stance on leadership stability and its dismissal of opposition promises signal the party's confidence in its current political positioning.
As Bihar moves closer to the 2025 assembly polls, such political rhetoric is expected to intensify, with employment generation and leadership stability likely to emerge as key battleground issues between the ruling NDA and opposition Mahagathbandhan.
The coming months will reveal how these competing narratives resonate with Bihar's electorate and whether employment promises or governance records will dominate the electoral discourse.
