Can Bihar's industrial push create jobs and stem its migration crisis?

From cheap internet to employment pledges, Bihar's political discourse revolves around migration, joblessness. Despite industrial efforts, most young workers still seek livelihoods outside the state

At his rally in Samastipur on October 24, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had said the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) had delivered the internet to every village at the lowest cost across the world. “This ‘chaiwala’ has made it possible for young people to make reels from every village. The day is not far when young men will be able to set up startups in every village.”

 

“1 GB data is now cheaper than a cup of tea,” he said.

 

The riposte was almost instant. Within hours Jan Suraaj leader Prashant Kishor replied: “Bihar ke logon ko naukri chahiye. Data nahin,