Bihar in election mode, as the state clears 27,370 government posts; Parties join the battle | Today news

Months away from the important Bihar elections, the push and parry began between the most important political players. As in the past, this time, it turns on the one topic that worries politicians most – unemployment. On April 8, Chief Minister (CM) Nitish Kumar’s cabinet nodded for recruitment to 27.370 posts in various government departments. The Department of Health will recruit the most than 20,000 jobs, has been announced. “The proposal of the State Health Department for the compilation of a ‘public health shadow’ and a ‘hospital management shadow’ to fill up 20.016 posts in different categories has been approved,” Siddharth, additional secretary secretary, cabinet secretariat, told reporters. handed over. It is not once afterwards. Lakh lanes promised earlier by the Bihar CM, which also serves the state’s longest, and holds this post for a ninth term. Like then, Tejaswi Yadav will definitely make work of his party’s most important poll. He is making the appointments of five Lakh work made during his tenure as Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar during his 17-month coalition government in 2015. Said in 2015. Say veteran leader and former MP Shivanand Tiwary: “ There is no doubt that the recruitment in the government has taken place from time to time. For example, there are vacancies in the education sector, for example where sanctioned posts are filled. The question to ask is why Nitish is so special about service now, considering that he is the state’s longest serving cm. “Nitish Kumar has served as the 22nd Chief Minister of Bihar since February 22, 2015, after previously holding the office from 2005 to 2014 and for a short period in 2000. While the mass appointments are usually seen in a positive light, its total impact on the state’s grim economic scenario is a matter of speculation. Unemployment rate. Education system can address and create jobs. areas, which can ensure that the program benefits are not limited to metropolitan areas. -The encouragement of startups in emerging sectors such as healthcare, IT and Edu-Tech can further diversify Bihar’s economy and create jobs. One good starting point is the Bihar IT policy, which aims to attract investments, promote startups and develop IT parks in cities such as Patna, Gaya and Bhagalpur. But in a state where there is still a major premium on government opportunities, and where the elusive cabinets still drive political sentiment, private investment is still a lot. However, one thing is clear: expect unemployment to be a factor later this year in the high-speed meeting election. First Published: 19 Apr 2025, 09:11 IST