Bihar Assembly Elections: Two princes roaming in Bihar, including one from Delhi who has been insulting ‘Chhathi Maiya’, PM Modi’s jibe at Rahul Gandhi

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath, speaking at rallies in Wazirganj and Sasaram, accused the opposition INDIA bloc in Bihar of being “betrayers of Lord Ram” (“Ram drohis”), invoking the 1990 Ayodhya police firing and a past UPA affidavit to question their credentials. He likened the five-party NDA alliance in Bihar (BJP, JD(U), LJP-R, HAM and RLM) to the Pandavas, saying they are united and headed for victory.

At Sasaram he referred to an ongoing investigation into the rape-murder of a local BHU student and warned that those who harm daughters will face the severest consequences. (PTI)

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday alleged that the NDA is trying to form the government in Bihar through “vote chori,” claiming that 65 lakh names, including those of women, were deleted from the electoral rolls.

Addressing rallies in West Champaran, she accused the ruling alliance of being aware of its unpopularity after 20 years in power and compared the current situation in India to the British Raj.

She attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for focusing on opposition leaders instead of addressing unemployment, corruption, and crime, and alleged that his government works for corporates like Ambani and Adani. Vadra promised that if the INDIA bloc wins, families would get free treatment up to Rs 25 lakh, one government job per poor family, houses or land for the poor (registered under women’s names), restoration of the Old Pension Scheme, doubled MGNREGA workdays, and increased reservations for EBCs and SCs. She also vowed to scrap the Agnipath scheme and ensure social justice through a “tolerant government.” (PTI)

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday alleged that the 2024 Haryana Assembly elections were “stolen” through large-scale voter list manipulation, claiming over 25.4 lakh fake entries.

Presenting data at a press conference, Gandhi accused the Election Commission, including Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, of colluding with the BJP under “Operation Sarkar Chori” to convert a Congress landslide into defeat. He cited instances of duplicate and invalid voters, including a Brazilian model’s photo used 22 times in one constituency, and said postal ballots had overwhelmingly favoured Congress.

The BJP won 48 seats to Congress’ 37. The Election Commission dismissed Gandhi’s claims as baseless, noting that no appeals were filed against the electoral rolls. (PTI)

Tejashwi was addressing a rally in support of VIP candidate Shri Rankaul Singh Ji from Lauriya Assembly Constituency.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered tributes to singer Sharda Sinha on her first death anniversary, saying she gave a new identity to Bihar's art and culture through folk songs. "On the first death anniversary of Bihar Kokila Sharda Sinha ji, heartfelt tribute to her. She gave a new identity to Bihar's art and culture through folk songs, for which she will always be remembered," Modi said.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday asserted that the people of Bihar have made up their mind to ensure that the NDA breaks the record of its scale of victory in the last 20 years and not allow the return of "jungle raj people", who would suffer their worst-ever defeat in the upcoming assembly elections.

The prime minister also took a swipe at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and RJD's Tejashwi Yadav, saying the two "princes" have been roaming across the state and the one from Delhi had even insulted 'Chhathi Maiya'.

Modi urged the women to ensure that they turn out in huge numbers to ensure a mega win for the NDA and forfeiture of deposits of those who insulted Chhathi Maiya and brought "jungle raj" to Bihar.

"The women workers of the Bihar BJP are doing splendid work with the resolve of 'Mera Booth, Sabse Mazboot'," Modi said, interacting with women BJP-NDA workers in Bihar via NaMo App.

The campaigning for the first phase of elections in Bihar concluded on Tuesday. Modi said he has been addressing public meetings in Bihar and every rally was breaking the record of the previous one, with women turning up in very large numbers.

"I have been observing the polls closely and it is confirmed that the NDA is winning and it is winning big. So, I have no questions about the victory but (I want) there should be more and more polling," the prime minister said.

Interacting with a BJP worker, who said there is tremendous enthusiasm among the people for the NDA, Modi said her words echo the feeling prevailing among the poor, Dalits, Maha Dalits, backward and extremely backward sections of the society.

"People of Bihar have made up their mind to break the record of the scale of victory of the NDA in the last 20 years while the 'jungle raj people' will suffer their worst defeat in the state," he said.

The prime minister has been using the "jungle raj" analogy to attack the Mahagathbandhan. 'Jungle raj' is an apparent reference to the time when Bihar was under the rule of RJD chief Lalu Prasad and his wife Rabri Devi.

In his remarks, Modi said the NDA government is committed to improving the ease of living for women and empowering them.

"Women get opportunities to progress when good governance prevails and the rule of law is established in the state. That is why the daughters of Bihar are now becoming job providers through self-employment," he said.

The prime minister said that during the era of jungle raj, it was difficult for women to step out of their homes, but now that is not the case.

"Now, women work fearlessly in hospitals, railway stations and other places even during night hours," he said.

"The women of Bihar have stood like a wall against jungle raj," Modi said, adding that they have resolved to never allow the return of those unruly times.

"This is the reason the proponents of jungle raj are busy telling all sorts of lies to the women of Bihar," he said.

Bihar will go to polls in two phases on November 6 and 11. The counting of votes will be taken up on November 14.

The INDIA opposition bloc has declared Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav its chief ministerial candidate for the Bihar polls.

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BJP president Jagat Prakash Nadda on Tuesday used the acronym 'HIRA', which means diamond in Hindi, to highlight the growth witnessed in Bihar under the NDA rule, especially in road, rail, air and internet connectivity.

The union minister, who addressed a rally in Bhojpur district, on the final day of campaign for the first phase of assembly polls in the state, also alleged that the RJD, the main opposition party, stood for 'rangdari' (extortion), 'jungle raj' (lawlessness) and 'dadagiri' (intimidation).

“The people of Bihar might recall the 'Lathi tel pilawan' rally called by RJD president Lalu Prasad in his heyday. It was a clear signal to his detractors that they were better off cowering inside their homes. The state must beware of the party, which is trying to lure voters through promises but in essence remains the same, wearing new clothes”, alleged Nadda.

He urged voters to "shower blessings on the NDA and ensure that Chief Minister Nitish Kumar retains power".

"The state has discovered 'HIRA' under the BJP-led coalition. H stands for highways, I for internet, R for Railways and A for airports. You all can vouch for the improvement on these counts in the last 20 years”, the BJP president said.

Nadda also claimed that the Narendra Modi government at the Centre was working towards rapid poverty alleviation, with “over three crore people in Bihar alone having been pulled out of the clutches of deprivation”.

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I have no doubt about NDA's huge victory in Bihar, says PM Modi; urges women workers to ensure high voter turnout

As poll battle intensifies with merely a day to go for Bihar Assembly Elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi takes a swipe at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and says, “two prices roaming in Bihar, including one from Delhi who has been insulting ‘Chhathi Maiya’.

Bihar voters should give a befitting reply to those insulting sentiments of the people of the state, says PM Modi.

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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said the INDIA bloc, if elected in Bihar, would represent the extremely backward classes, socially marginalised groups, and Dalit communities. Addressing a rally in Aurangabad, he asserted that the alliance’s focus would be on empowering those historically left out of the state’s development.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said the INDIA bloc, if elected in Bihar, would represent the extremely backward classes, socially marginalised groups, and Dalit communities. Addressing a rally in Bihar's Aurangabad, he asserted that the alliance’s focus would be on empowering those historically left out of the state’s development.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of distracting the youth by encouraging a culture of social media “reels,” alleging that the government wants them to stay occupied online instead of questioning unemployment and other pressing issues. Speaking at a poll rally in Bihar’s Aurangabad, he urged young voters to focus on real issues affecting their future.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah of indulging in “vote chori” in Bihar, claiming they were doing so out of fear that the NDA would lose the ongoing Assembly elections.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has not faced a single corruption charge, asserting that only the NDA has the capability and vision to make Bihar a developed state. Speaking at a rally in Vaishali, he urged voters to back the alliance for continued good governance.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Tuesday accused the INDIA bloc leaders of misleading voters by promising a government job for one member of every family. Addressing an election rally in Vaishali, he questioned how such a promise could be fulfilled without adequate financial resources.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and RJD chief Lalu Prasad of “patronising infiltrators” through what he termed a “ghuspaithiya bachao yatra.” Addressing a rally in Bihar, he said the NDA government would ensure that every illegal immigrant is expelled from the country.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that the waters of the Ganga, Koshi, and Gandak rivers will be channelled to boost irrigation and curb flooding in Bihar, as part of the NDA’s development agenda for the state.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced that the NDA government, if re-elected in Bihar, will invest ₹26,000 crore to utilise the waters of the Koshi river to irrigate the Mithilanchal region.

Taking a sharp dig at RJD chief Lalu Prasad, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that “three generations of Lalu” would not be able to divert the funds directly transferred to women beneficiaries under the ‘Jeevika Didi’ scheme.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah Tuesday said people from Mithila, Koshi, and Tirhut regions will no longer have to travel to Patna or Delhi for medical treatment as AIIMS-Darbhanga will provide advanced healthcare facilities locally.

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Tuesday announced that farmers would be given Rs 300 per quintal of paddy and Rs 400 for wheat as a bonus over MSP, if the INDIA bloc comes to power in Bihar.

Addressing a press conference here, Yadav, the chief ministerial candidate of the opposition bloc, also said heads of all Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) and Primary Marketing Cooperative Societies (Vyapar Mandals) will also be given the status of ‘people's representatives' in the state.

The announcements come two days ahead of the first phase of voting in the state on November 6.

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav Tuesday announced that ₹30,000 financial assistance will be transferred to women under the Mai Bahin Maan Yojana on the occasion of Makar Sankranti, as part of the Mahagathbandhan’s poll promises for the Bihar Assembly elections.

As campaigning for the first phase of the Bihar Assembly polls drew to a close, Mahagathbandhan leader Tejashwi Yadav said there was a strong mood for change across the state and predicted the end of the government that has ruled for two decades.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with women workers of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance in Bihar as campaigning for the first phase of assembly elections enters its final stretch.

The interaction will be held under the BJP's 'Mera Booth Sabse Majboot' initiative.

"Women's power in Bihar is working with extraordinary energy and commitment to ensure the victory of the BJP-NDA in the assembly elections," Modi said in a post in Hindi on X.

He said the participation of women in the election campaign is further strengthening democracy in Bihar.--PTI

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta will leave this evening for Bihar to campaign in the ongoing Assembly elections.

Over the next three days, the Chief Minister will campaign in support of NDA candidates across the state, according to an official statement from the Chief Minister's Office (CMO).--ANI

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar have been in their posts for 11 and 20 years respectively, still they talk about 'jungle raaj' in the state.

Addressing a press conference here, Kharge also questioned the “absence” of Kumar in Modi's roadshow in Patna and poll rallies elsewhere in Bihar, and asserted that the BJP is not going to make him the CM again.--PTI

The Election Commission on Monday said enforcement agencies have seized illegal cash, drugs, liquor and other freebies worth more than Rs 100 crore from poll-bound Bihar and other states where assembly by-elections are scheduled.

The poll panel said that as of November 3, more than Rs 108.19 crore worth of illicit inducements, including Rs 9.62 crore in cash, liquor worth Rs 42.14 crore (9.6 lakh litres), drugs worth Rs 24.61 crore, precious metals worth Rs 5.8 crore and other freebies worth over Rs 26 crore have been seized from different states.--PTI

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday mocked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for frequently accusing opposition leaders of insulting the country and Bihar, saying he should set up a new ministry, the 'Apamaan Mantralaya' (Ministry of Insults).

Addressing election rallies in Saharsa and Lakhisarai districts, Vadra launched one of her fiercest attacks yet on the prime minister, accusing him of diverting public attention from unemployment, corruption and poverty by constantly targeting his opponents.

"Instead of talking about development, the prime minister keeps accusing every opposition leader of insulting the country. He should form a new ministry, 'Apamaan Mantralaya', because that's what his government seems most focused on," she said, drawing loud cheers from the crowd.--PTI

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday claimed that the INDIA bloc's CM candidate Tejashwi Yadav was trying to "hide the sins" of his father Lalu Prasad, relegating his pictures to the corner of RJD's poll posters.

The PM made the remark at a rally in Katihar district, where he did not mention the father-son duo by their names but used the expression "jungle raj ke yuvraaj" (crown prince of lawlessness) to point towards Yadav.--PTI

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday claimed that if the NDA returns to power in Bihar, the BJP will not make Nitish Kumar the chief minister, and instead give the post to some "chela" of the saffron party.

Addressing his maiden Bihar election rally at Raja Pakar in Vaishali district, around 40 km from headquarters Hajipur, Kharge lambasted Kumar for allegedly betraying the legacy of socialist icons like Jayaprakash Narayan, Ram Manohar Lohia and Karpoori Thakur and joining hands with "anti-women" BJP, which he said is a believer of 'Manu Smriti'.

"Nitish Kumar is sitting in the lap of the BJP, which believes in Manu Smriti. He has given up on JP, Lohia and Thakur. He cannot champion the cause of Dalits, OBCs and EBCs," he claimed.

"But Nitish Kumar is not aware that after the elections, the BJP is not going to make him the CM again and instead it will give the post to some 'chela' (foot soldier) of theirs," Kharge said, in a bid to drive a wedge between the saffron party and the JD(U).--PTI

Congress 'royal family' celebrates several foreign festivals, but calls Chatth Puja "drama", claims PM Modi in Bihar. - PTI

While Congress govt gave Rs 20 cr for redevelopment of Nalanda University, we spent Rs 2,000 cr, claims PM Modi in Saharsa - PTI

Even police were not safe during RJD's 'jungle raj', DSP Satyapal Singh was murdered in Saharsa as he acted against lawlessness: PM Modi in Bihar - PTI

Congress and RJD are not connected to their roots.

Launching an attack on RJD's Lalu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that under his rule, Jungle Raj prevailed in Bihar.

Officers, businessman used to live in fear.

I gift makhana boxes to world leaders during foreign visits, tell them this is hard work of Bihar's farmers: Modi in Saharsa - PTI

RJD and Congress does not understand the language of development: PM Modi in Bihar

They only know words like corruption.

RJD avenged 2005 poll defeat by stopping all central projects in Bihar in collusion with ruling Congress at Centre, alleges Modi at rally - PTI

NDA known for 'vikas', while RJD-Congress known for 'vinash', alleges Modi at Saharsa rally. - PTI

Speaking in Saharsa, Bihar, PM Modi said that BJP said that those who disrespected 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao', are now regretting.

"Those who once made fun of 'Beti Bachao Beti Padhao' are now thinking about how they insulted India's daughters."

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday praised the cricketers for their historic win in World Cup Finals.

"Bihar is the land of women empowerment. Today, I want to congratulate the nation for the win."

"India's daughters created history in cricket, this victory symbolises self-confidence of country's women," he added.

Addressing a rally in Bihar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday urged all first time voters to vote for winning NDA.

"Those voting for first time, make sure you vote to form next NDA govt in Bihar."

Addressing a rally in Bihar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged first time voters in Bihar to vote for winning NDA.

Addressing a rally in Bihar, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said, "without Viksit Bihar, there cannot be Viksit Bharat."

He urged the people of Bihar to vote for NDA for better Bihar development.

He said that only Narendra Modi and Nitish Kumar can make Bihar viksit.

Taking a jibe at Rahul Gandhi for jumping into Bihar's Pokhra with the fishermen, the official handle of BJP Bihar said that Pokhra is no less clean than any swimming pool.

The handle added that Rahul Gandhi showed entire India the tremendous work that has been done in Bihar under under Jal Jeevan Hariyali.

"Bihar's Pokhra is no less clean than any swimming pool. Rahul ji has shown the entire India that tremendous work has been done in Bihar under Jal Jeevan Hariyali. The quality of water is also excellent. The figures for fish production are not just on paper. Bihar has made a big leap in fish production. During the road journey last time, the whole country saw Bihar's good roads. Thanks to the opposition. "

Reacting to PM Modi's rally in Patna on Sunday, Congress leader Pawan Khera said he is confident Mahagathbandhan will form government in Bihar.

"We are all confident. Mahagathbandhan is going to form the Government in Bihar."

"A direct message has been given. Nitish ji was not there (in PM's rally). What else can be said?"

Addressing a public rally, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said, “Bihar burns whenever RJD and Congress come to power. We will throw out infiltrators from our border towns, just like we removed Pakistani elements from J&K after the abrogation of Article 370.”

Reacting to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s remarks he made Sunday during a rally in Patna, RJD MP Misa Bharti said, “It's unfortunate for the country that we have such a Prime Minister. The PM’s comments show his mindset towards the youth. On one hand, Tejashwi is talking about employment, setting up factories, and providing jobs; on the other, the Prime Minister comes to Bihar and talks about ‘katta’ (country-made pistols). That’s why NDA leaders in Bihar have become so emboldened - they openly use weapons against unarmed people. When the country’s PM uses such language, what can you expect from others?” She added, “Our party chief Lalu Prasad Yadav is unwell, but despite health and weather challenges, we are holding a roadshow in Danapur today to connect with the people.”

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is in Bihar today, just days before polling begins.

While addressing a rally in Bihar's Darbhanga, Yogi alleged that under RJD-Congress rule, ration meant for the poor were looted.

He said that the trio of Rahul Gandhi, Tejashwi Yadav and Akhilesh Yadav are the three new monkeys of Mahatma Gandhi.

“There used to be three monkeys of Mahatma Gandhi, but now the INDI alliance has three new types - Pappu, who cannot speak truth or good; Tappu, who cannot see good; and Appu, who cannot hear the truth. They can neither see nor acknowledge the NDA’s developmental work.”

Union Minister Chirag Paswan speaking on Mahagathbandhan’s CM face Tejashwi Yadav remarks, said, "We should be happy that the Prime Minister is coming to Bihar, it is a big thing for Biharis and shows that Bihar is among his priorities.”

BJP MP Manoj Tiwari Monday said, "...Prime Minister Modi works in the interest of the people. Therefore, the bond of love and trust for him among the public continues to grow. PM Modi gets AIIMS built too, brings IIMs as well, constructs airports...For Bihar's development, the NDA has repeatedly given opportunities to the NDA...We say 'Jai Chhath Maiya' and Rahul Gandhi calls it drama... That's why Bihar is standing wholeheartedly with the NDA."

The Bihar assembly polls will be held in two phases on November 6 and November 11, while the counting of votes will take place on November 14.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah are scheduled to address public rallies across Bihar today (Monday).

While the prime minister will hold rallies in Saharsa and in Katihar districts, Shah will take part in rallies in Sheohar, Sitamarhi and Madhubani during the day. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge will also address a rally in Vaishali.

Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will also address two poll rallies at Sonbarsa and Lakhisarai, and hold a roadshow at Rosera.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is also scheduled to address four public rallies in Patna, Saran and Muzaffarpur. to hold