Modi wraps Bihar campaign with NDA victory claim and sharp jabs at opposition
Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his Bihar assembly election campaign, expressing confidence in an NDA victory. He praised the high turnout of women voters and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, while criticizing Rahul Gandhi's campaign tactics and the opposition's lack of a clear governance agenda.
Modi kicked off his campaign by praising the high voter turnout in the first phase, with a 65.09% turnout seen as a sign of support for the ruling coalition. He expressed delight at the high turnout of women voters, crediting them for keeping 'jungle raj' at bay.
He criticized Rahul Gandhi's campaign tactics and dismissed his allegations of 'vote theft'. Modi also accused the opposition of threatening the public with unlicensed pistols if they came to power. He argued that the opposition alliance was an unholy coalition formed only to defeat the BJP, lacking a clear agenda for governance.
Modi used the Hindutva narrative to question the opposition's pro-deprived caste stance. He promised that if returned to power, the NDA would ensure 'sons of Bihar get employed on home soil'. He also promised to return for the swearing-in ceremony of a new NDA government in Bihar. Modi urged voters to ensure the NDA wins all seats and establishes a lead in every booth in the second phase.
Modi's campaign ended with a confident note, expressing his belief in an NDA victory. He praised the people of Bihar for their high turnout and urged them to maintain the momentum in the second phase. The promises made and the criticism leveled set the stage for the upcoming election results.
