Ahead of Bihar Assembly election, RJD leader and CM face for Mahagathbandhan Tejashwi Yadav said the alliance will reduce LPG cylinder cost to ₹500 if it comes to power in state. Mahagathbandhan will also increase old-age pension to ₹1,500 if it forms the government, Yadav added. He also promised that his government would provide affordable medicines and jobs for people.