THE JHARKHAND STORY DESK
Samastipur, Oct 24: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched the BJP-led NDA’s campaign for the Bihar Assembly elections from Samastipur, declaring that the “festival of democracy” has begun. Addressing a massive public rally, he said, “The clarion call of democracy has been sounded, and the entire Bihar is saying — once again, NDA government.”
Referring to the festive season, the Prime Minister said people were already benefiting from the GST savings celebrations and that the grand Chhath Puja festival would begin tomorrow.
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Modi pays tribute to Karpoori Thakur, vows to continue his legacy
Before addressing the rally, PM Modi paid floral tributes to Bharat Ratna Karpoori Thakur in Samastipur. He said, “Inspired by Jan Nayak Karpoori Thakur, we are transforming good governance into prosperity.”
Launching a sharp attack on the RJD and Congress, he remarked that those “out on bail in scams worth thousands of crores” were now trying to “steal” even the title of ‘Jan Nayak’ (People’s Leader) — a veiled reference to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. “The people of Bihar will never tolerate this insult to Karpoori Babu,” he said.
NDA’s focus on the poor and backward communities
Highlighting the achievements of the NDA government, PM Modi said that the welfare of the poor, Dalits, Mahadalits, backward and extremely backward communities has been the top priority.
“Our government has given 10% reservation to the economically weaker sections of the general category,” he stated, adding that the BJP and NDA governments also extended the reservation for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes by another 10 years.
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Nitish Kumar reaffirms NDA unity, slams RJD
At the rally, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar also launched an attack on the RJD, accusing it of neglecting the state’s development.
“The previous government did nothing for the people of Bihar. When Lalu Prasad Yadav was removed from power, he made his wife the Chief Minister. They worked only for their family,” Kumar said, reaffirming that his party “will always remain with the NDA.”
PM Modi concluded his speech by thanking the large gathering for their overwhelming support and chanting the slogan, “Bihar will move ahead with new momentum when the NDA returns to power.”
