PM Modi’s Bihar Campaign Ends with Swearing-In Pledge
Patna, June 1: Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrapped up his high-stakes Bihar campaign with a rally at Patna’s Gandhi Maidan, vowing to return for the NDA’s swearing-in while cautioning against the opposition’s “jungle raj.” The event drew thousands of BJP workers as Bihar, with 40 Lok Sabha seats, remains pivotal in the 2024 elections.
“See You at the Swearing-In”: Modi’s Confidence
Addressing supporters, Modi declared, “I’ll be back in Bihar soon—not to campaign, but for the NDA government’s oath-taking.” He cited central schemes like Ujjwala, PM Awas Yojana, and infrastructure projects as proof of BJP’s “development model.”
‘Jungle Raj’ Warning Targets RJD-Congress
Modi sharpened his attack on the Mahagathbandhan, invoking Bihar’s tumultuous 1990s under RJD rule: “Should lawlessness and corruption return?” The dig at Tejashwi Yadav aimed to rally EBCs, Dalits, and upper castes wary of RJD’s Muslim-Yadav base.
BJP’s Bihar Game Plan: Hindutva & Development
The BJP blended Hindutva (Ram Mandir, national security) with welfare promises, countering opposition jibes on unemployment. Analysts note Modi’s rallies signal anxiety over caste arithmetic eroding NDA’s 2019 sweep (39/40 seats).
Opposition Hits Back
Tejashwi Yadav dismissed “jungle raj” claims, accusing BJP of “crony capitalism.” Rahul Gandhi highlighted migration and poverty, calling Modi’s promises “empty.”
Why Bihar Matters
With June 1 as the final voting phase, Bihar could tilt the national balance. Results on June 4 will test Modi’s narrative against the Grand Alliance’s social justice push.
— Reporting by NextMinuteNews Bureau
