Bihar Assembly Polls LIVE: Parties Ramp Up Final Campaign Push Ahead of Phase 1
The political frenzy in Bihar peaks as parties make their last-ditch efforts to woo voters before the first phase of the Bihar Assembly elections on October 12. With campaigning hours dwindling, the NDA (BJP-JD(U)-HAM) and the Mahagathbandhan (RJD-Congress-Left) are pulling out all stops—rallies, roadshows, and digital blitzes—to sway undecided voters.
Final-Day Campaigning Frenzy
Top leaders from both alliances are racing against time:
– NDA: PM Narendra Modi, Amit Shah, and Nitish Kumar highlight Ayushman Bharat, PM-Kisan, and national security.
– Mahagathbandhan: Tejashwi Yadav and Rahul Gandhi attack unemployment, farm distress, and demand “10 lakh jobs.”
Smaller players like AIMIM could influence outcomes in Muslim-majority Seemanchal, adding unpredictability.
Phase 1 Battlegrounds: 71 Seats in Focus
Critical constituencies in Bhagalpur, Banka, and Munger may decide the early trend. Key factors:
– NDA’s strategy: Nitish’s governance record + Modi’s popularity.
– Opposition’s edge: Tejashwi’s youth appeal and job promises.
Digital Campaigning & Fake News Risks
With COVID-19 curbs:
– BJP’s IT cell dominates WhatsApp/Twitter with targeted ads.
– RJD leverages YouTube and regional influencers for “Berozgari Hatao.”
– Election Commission warns against divisive content amid misinformation fears.
Security & COVID-19 Measures
- 60,000+ personnel deployed, especially in Naxal-hit Aurangabad, Gaya.
- Staggered voting, masks, sanitizers mandated for 2.15 crore Phase 1 voters.
Why This Election Matters
- NDA win could solidify BJP’s 2024 momentum.
- Mahagathbandhan victory may revive opposition unity.
- Nitish Kumar’s legacy faces its toughest test yet.
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