Addressing a massive gathering at Aam Bagan Maidan, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath urged the people of Jharkhand to support the formation of a “double engine” government, a coalition of state and central BJP leadership similar to Haryana’s model. Adityanath emphasized that this alignment was essential to drive Jharkhand’s growth and tackle ongoing issues of poverty, joblessness, and infrastructure needs.
Adityanath announced a series of pledges aimed at empowering women, youth, and the underprivileged if the NDA returns to power. Key promises included a monthly ₹2,100 stipend for women under the Gogo Didi scheme, filling 1.5 lakh government posts immediately upon taking office, and creating nearly 2.9 lakh jobs. He also vowed to provide housing for 21 lakh families under the PM Awas Yojana, give free sand for home construction, and provide graduate youth with an allowance of ₹2,000.
In a bid to make essential resources more affordable, Adityanath pledged free LPG cylinders for Diwali and Raksha Bandhan and promised subsidized LPG at ₹500 for all households under the proposed Laxmi Johar Yojana. He encouraged support for NDA candidates in Jamshedpur West, Jamshedpur East, Potka, and Jugsalai.
Yogi Adityanath criticized the incumbent government, warning against repeating “the mistakes of five years ago.” He claimed that Jharkhand is grappling with poverty and corruption under the current administration. He also raised concerns about demographic shifts in Santhal Pargana and alleged “land jihad” and “love jihad” incidents in the state. Adityanath warned that the current administration, which he labeled as “the ghosts of destruction,” serves narrow political agendas rather than development.
“Elect NDA candidates, and bring a government focused on progress, not division,” he urged, calling for Jharkhand to follow Haryana’s lead in uniting state and central BJP administrations for effective governance.
Highlighting the achievements under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, Adityanath stated that India’s infrastructure was growing rapidly, contrasting the nation’s progress with Pakistan’s economic struggles. “India, under PM Modi, has ensured food security for 80 crore people and provided medical care, education, and sanitation. Meanwhile, in Pakistan, even basic necessities are scarce,” he stated.
Adityanath also emphasized BJP’s efforts to uphold tradition, citing the revival of the Kanwar Yatra and the construction of a grand Ram temple in Ayodhya. He pointed out that Uttar Pradesh now conducts the Kanwar Yatra without conflict, attributing this to BJP’s decisive governance.
In a pointed remark, Adityanath stated that the “only solution to stone-pelters” disrupting religious events, such as Ram Navami processions, is a BJP government. He noted that Jharkhand’s religious processions had faced disruptions and alleged that “infiltration” had risen since the opposition alliance took office.
Concluding his speech, Adityanath extended Chhath greetings to the people of Jamshedpur, encouraging them to vote for a prosperous Jharkhand with a “double engine” BJP government. He also thanked Bihar Minister Shravan Kumar, who was present, for his support. The rally saw speeches from BJP leaders including MP Bidyut Baran Mahto, who emphasized the need to “uproot corruption” in Jharkhand’s current administration.
