Bihar | Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing public meetings in Bihar’s Bhojpur and Nawada districts, claimed that the Congress Party had been unwilling to accept Tejashwi Yadav as the chief ministerial candidate of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance. He alleged that the Rashtriya Janata Dal forced the Congress to agree by putting extreme pressure on it. Modi stated that this situation reflected the RJD’s history of coercive tactics and its uneasy relations with alliance partners.
The Prime Minister remarked that the Congress wanted to defeat the RJD in the Bihar elections and hinted that the alliance partners would soon be at odds once the second phase of voting concluded on November 11. Without naming Rahul Gandhi or Tejashwi Yadav directly, Modi referred to them as political heirs of the so-called “jungle raj” and suggested that their rivalry was already evident in seats where both parties had fielded candidates.
He mentioned the Kutumba constituency, where the RJD had initially planned to contest against state Congress president Rajesh Kumar, describing such incidents as signs of internal conflict. Modi predicted a record victory for the National Democratic Alliance and asserted that the ruling coalition would continue to provide stable and visionary governance aimed at building a prosperous Bihar as part of a developed India.
The Prime Minister emphasized that Bihar’s voters had not forgotten the period of lawlessness under earlier regimes and said that the current government’s honest manifesto reflected its genuine commitment to the future. He contrasted this with what he described as a deceptive set of promises offered by the opposition alliance. Modi added that his government envisioned a Bihar where youth would find employment within the state and contribute to its growth rather than being forced to migrate for work.
He highlighted achievements under the NDA government, including improved electricity connectivity and financial inclusion programs for small farmers who had long been ignored. Modi also praised the contribution of Bhojpur and surrounding districts to the armed forces and reiterated his administration’s commitment to national security. He mentioned that the One Rank One Pension initiative had already led to the disbursement of one lakh crore rupees to servicemen’s families.
Referring to national policies, the Prime Minister said that his government had fulfilled its promise to revoke Article 370, ensuring full constitutional integration of Jammu and Kashmir. He also cited Operation Sindoor as an example of India’s successful counter-terrorism efforts, adding that opposition leaders had been disturbed when India struck terror camps across the border.
Modi accused the RJD and Congress of prioritizing only two political families—one associated with corruption in Bihar and the other at the national level. He recalled the 1984 anti-Sikh riots following the assassination of Indira Gandhi and criticized the Congress for allegedly promoting those responsible.
Indirectly referencing the Voter Adhikar Yatra, he claimed that it aimed to protect infiltrators who threatened Bihar’s resources and warned voters to remain alert to such intentions. The Prime Minister also referred to past incidents during the RJD regime, such as the abduction of a doctor in Tarari and the decline of Dalmia Nagar due to Naxal violence, asserting that extortion was rampant at the time.
He announced that the NDA planned to develop Jagdishpur, the birthplace of freedom fighter Veer Kunwar Singh, emphasizing that his government believed in progress that preserved cultural heritage. Modi accused the Congress and RJD of disrespecting cultural traditions, citing their remarks about religious events such as the Maha Kumbh and Chhath Puja. He urged residents who had returned home for Chhath celebrations to stay and vote.
In Nawada, once affected by Maoist activity, Modi noted that the NDA had eliminated insurgency but cautioned people to remain vigilant against urban sympathizers of extremist ideologies.
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