PM Modi Launches Bihar Campaign with Twin Rallies, Confident of NDA’s Record Victory
Patna, March 15, 2024 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the National Democratic Alliance’s (NDA) Bihar election campaign with back-to-back rallies in Nawada and Gaya, declaring the coalition will “break all records” in the 2024 polls. Addressing packed crowds, he promised accelerated development under Bihar’s BJP-JDU “double-engine” government and took sharp aim at the opposition’s “dynastic politics.”
Rally Highlights: Development Push & Opposition Criticism
1. Nawada: Spotlight on Bihar’s Transformation
PM Modi highlighted central schemes like PM Awas Yojana and Jal Jeevan Mission, crediting CM Nitish Kumar for steering Bihar from a “Bimaru” state to a “rising powerhouse.” He contrasted this with the RJD’s “15 lost years,” accusing the opposition of neglecting governance.
2. Gaya: Cultural Legacy & Investor Growth
In Gaya, Modi linked Bihar’s spiritual heritage (citing Bodh Gaya’s Mahabodhi Temple) to tourism development. He also promoted the state’s investment potential, referencing recent global summits.
Key Quotes:
– “While NDA works for the poor, the INDI alliance works for their families.”
– “They see Bihar as their ‘jagir,’ but voters have rejected them before.”
NDA’s Bihar Strategy: Caste Consolidation & 35+ Seat Target
The rallies showcased NDA’s unity, with BJP, JDU, LJP (Ram Vilas), and HAM sharing the stage. Analysts note the coalition aims to:
– Retain Hindu votes via Modi’s leadership.
– Split RJD’s Muslim-Yadav base using Nitish’s EBC/Mahadalit outreach.
– Target 35+ of Bihar’s 40 Lok Sabha seats, building on their 39/40 sweep in 2019.
BJP state chief Samrat Choudhary told media: “Modiji’s rallies have energized our booth-level workers.”
Opposition Response: “Jumla Politics”
RJD’s Tejashwi Yadav dismissed Modi’s claims, citing Bihar’s unemployment crisis and unfulfilled job promises. Congress’s Kanhaiya Kumar called the rallies “desperate theatrics.”
Key Takeaways
- Cultural Pitch: Modi’s Gaya speech emphasized Hindu identity, likely resonating in the temple belt.
- Grassroots Advantage: BJP’s organizational strength and central welfare schemes may offset JDU’s local anti-incumbency.
- Upcoming Battlegrounds: Modi returns to Bihar on March 20 for rallies in Purnea and Muzaffarpur.
— Reported by Rajeev Verma, NextMinuteNews Political Correspondent
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