Bihar Assembly Election 2025 Live Updates: PM Modi hails Women's team WC victory; lauds 'nari shakti'

"The BJP government is going to go, but whether Lalu Yadav's son will become the CM will be decided by the people of Bihar. Lalu Yadav is not the king here who will make a decision, and that will only happen," he said.

"PM Modi speaks about Congress, but he has forgotten his own actions. He forgot demonetisation, black money, two crore jobs, and MSP. He has not been able to fulfil these false promises he made... Now he has promised he will give one crore jobs. You have been the prime minister for the last 11 years, and you have not been able to fulfil the promise of two crore jobs... PM Modi lies all the time. 'PM Modi Jhuthon ke Sardar hain. 'Jhuthon ke sardar har jagah jaa ke jhuth baatein bolte hain'," he said.

"Given his age, we don't want to make an issue of this, but it has certainly been a matter of concern... He's out (of jail), expressing concerns about his health. But sometimes he goes out with his family, campaigns, goes for nominations, and attends dinners... Misusing the concessions given by law is a crime in itself," he said

"Tejashwi Yadav will become the Chief Minister this time. The government will be changed on November 14," he said.

"Within 11 years, PM Modi took several steps towards finishing terrorism. Earlier, Congress was in power and there used to be terrorist attacks every other day. But strict action was never taken. Terrorists were fed Biryani. When PM Modi came to power, be it Uri, Pulwama, Pahalgam, through surgical strike, airstrike and Operation Sindoor terrorists were eliminated by entering Pakistan. PM Modi secured this nation. He made this nation prosperous. Rahul Gandhi insults Chhath Maiyya. Should this be done? Rahul Gandhi, you can insult PM Modi as much as you want, we have no objection. But you have insulted Chhath Maiyya, people of Bihar will always remember this," he said.

"Congress was in power at the Centre. Several districts of Bihar were Naxal-affected. Voting used to conclude at 3pm. Now, for the first time, the entire Bihar is going to vote till 5 pm because now Bihar is Naxal-free," he said.

PM Narendra Modi said, "Congress people are telling the people of Bihar that when their government will be formed in Delhi, a university like Nalanda will be built in Bihar. When the Congress and RJD governments were in power at the centre for 10 years, they still said they would build a university in Nalanda. They gave only 20 crore rupees for the university and then forgot about it. 20 crore rupees can't build a school in a village. When you gave me the opportunity to serve you in 2014, when our government came to power, we launched a campaign to restore the glory of Nalanda. With all our heart and hard work, we allocated over 2,000 crore rupees to the university in 10 years. Today, we have built a magnificent campus for Nalanda University. Today, I proudly say that students from more than 21 countries are studying at Nalanda University."

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday addressed a massive crowd in Saharsa, calling on the women and youth of Bihar to remain vigilant against the "Jungle Raj" forces of RJD and Congress, while assuring a strong NDA government focused on progress and empowerment.

Reiterating his development pitch, he said, "NDA ki pehchan vikas se hai aur RJD aur Congress ki pehchan vinash hain." PM Modi recalled

Addressing the rally ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections, PM Modi said, "I would also like to tell every sister and daughter of Bihar to be vigilant. These Jungle Raj people want to stop any such aid being offered to you. Whether it's RJD or Congress, they have no connection with development. 'NDA ki pehchan Vikas se hai aur RJD and Congress ki pehchan Vinash hain.'.."

Recalling his own first voting experience, PM Modi shared a personal anecdote to inspire the youth, "On the morning of November 6th, Saharsa and Madhepura will vote. In this election, there are many young sons and daughters who will vote for the first time. When I cast my vote for the first time, I had a wish that my vote should not be wasted. I will see the wave, and my vote should form the government. This is what I thought when I cast my vote for the first time. And I am happy that I was successful. Now I tell you also that the first vote you cast should be the vote that will form the government, and the NDA government is going to be formed. Your vote is going to strengthen the NDA government."

Union minister Giriraj Singh on Monday took a jibe at Mahagathbandhan chief ministerial candidate Tejashwi Yadav over his claims on taking oath as CM on November 18, saying that no one can stop them from dreaming of "Mungerilal's haseen sapne."

In a sharp attack on the opposition, Singh said that Mahagathbandhan will suffer a significant setback on November 14, after which they "won't be able to get up for 10 days."

"No one can stop them from dreaming of 'Mungerilal's haseen sapne'... These people will suffer such a downfall on the 14th that they won't be able to get up for ten days... Who can stop them from patting their own backs?... Why will the public vote for them?," Singh told ANI.

The Union minister further hit out at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his remarks on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chhath Puja, saying, "The way he called our mothers and sisters dancers during the Chhath festival and then called Chhath a drama, he will be punished for it at the polls... From Nehru to Manmohan Singh, everyone kept saying that Muslims have the first right to India's resources... But PM Modi established India's culture throughout the world."

PM Narendra Modi says, "...You probably don't know. When I go abroad, I give a box full of makhana to even the biggest leaders of the world. And I proudly say, this is the income of the farmers of my Bihar. Our government here is also giving priority to the interests of fish farmers. We created a separate ministry for the fish sector. We gave a separate budget. Before, there was no other ministry in the Government of India for fish farming. There was no budget. It is Modi who created a separate ministry in India so that the lives of my fish farmers can be improved."

PM Narendra Modi says, "On the morning of November 6th, Saharsa and Madhepura will vote. In this election, there are many young sons and daughters who will vote for the first time. When I cast my vote for the first time, I had a wish that my vote should not be wasted. I will see the wave, and my vote should form the government. This is what I thought when I cast my vote for the first time. And I am happy that I was successful. Now I tell you also that the first vote you cast should be the vote that will form the government, and the NDA government is going to be formed. Your vote is going to strengthen the NDA government."

Union home minister Amit Shah says, "If the Sita Mata temple isn't built after the Ram temple, will the work be considered complete?... Now, a grand Sita Mata temple is being constructed at a cost of Rs 850 crore. On the day of Sita Mata temple's 'prana pratishtha', we will also launch the Vande Bharat Train from Sitamarhi to Ayodhya... This will also benefit Biar's tourism..."

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah on Monday expressed confidence in Mahagathbandhan's victory in the Bihar assembly elections, citing the "corruption and mismanagement" in the Nitish Kumar-led National Democratic Alliance government.

The Karantaka CM further said that he would go for campaigning in the Bihar elections and noted that the current government has no ideology, as he is forming an alliance with many parties.

"I will definitely go. I am confident that the opposition alliance will win this time in the elections. He said that the voters of Bihar will be asked to vote. The anti-incumbency wave in Bihar and the BJP's corruption and mismanagement will be important factors. The NDA alliance in Bihar has also followed the model of making promises of state guarantee schemes," he told reporters.

"In Karnataka, 1.24 crore women are being given Rs 2000 per month. Grihalakshmi guarantee. So far, more than Rs 1 lakh crore has been spent on guarantee schemes in the state. The current Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is making alliances with many parties, but he has no ideology. Poverty has not been eradicated in Bihar. Therefore, he said, he is hopeful that the poor, backward, Dalits and minorities will vote for the Congress," Siddaramaiah added.

Janshakti Janata Dal chief Tej Pratap Yadav said, "Rahul Gandhi's job is to ride a motorcycle and spread pollution. He'll spend his entire life fishing. The country will be plunged into darkness... 'Jalebi chhan'na, machli pakadna, unko toh rasoiya hona chaiye tha'. Why did he become a politician?..."

He further said, "He (Tejashwi Yadav) went to Mahua yesterday, and the local MLA lathi-charged the people there. They talk about social justice, but in Mahua, they are beating the poor. My program is in Raghopur, and not just one, my helicopter will land at two places in Raghopur."

Mocking Lok Sabha Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi after he jumped into a pond for fishing in Begusarai on Sunday, BJP MP Ravi Kishan said on Monday that he would get fewer votes than the number of fish he caught.

"As much fish as he caught when he came yesterday, he'll get even fewer votes than that. Well, alright at least his swimming style was nice. We're over there catching votes, and he's busy catching fish," (Jitna vo kal aaye unke haath jitna macchli laga hai usse kamhi vote milega. achaa hai chaliye unka swimming ka andaaz achaa laga. humko vahan vote pakad rahe hai vo machhli pakad rahe hai"), Ravi Kishan told reporters.

Kishan also affirmed a massive victory for the National Democratic Alliance in the Bihar elections.

"I can see us winning the highest-ever number of seats...We will win with a historic number of votes," Ravi Kishan added.

BJP leader Shahnawaz Hussain also praised Ravi Kishan, stating that the people of Bihar made him a superstar and he is now working hard for the people to get them a superstar CM.

"Ravi ji is right...People of Bihar consider him a Bihari...Biharis made him a superstar and he is working hard to get them a superstar CM," Hussain said.

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday alleged that the Congress, RJD and SP were “embracing criminals” in Bihar, allowing infiltrators to compromise with the state’s security.

Addressing a poll rally in Bihar’s Darbhanga, Adityanath also claimed that under the RJD-Congress rule, ration meant for the poor were looted in the state.

Mocking Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, RJD’s Tejashwi Yadav and Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav, he said “'Pappu', 'Tappu' and 'Akku' are the three new monkeys of Mahatma Gandhi.”

“These are the people who divide people in the name of caste and perpetuate riots,” Adityanath alleged.

Bihar's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Dilip Jaiswal on Monday expressed confidence in a National Democratic Alliance (NDA) victory in the Bihar elections, saying that the alliance will come to power with a two-thirds majority and work for the development of the state.

While praising PM Modi's roadshow in Patna, Jaiswal added, "PM Modi does what he says, and that is why voters across Bihar will remember Modi's promises when they cast their votes and press the button on the EVM. And given the way Nitish Kumar has developed Bihar, the voters of Bihar have made up their minds that the NDA government will be formed once again."

Taking a jibe at Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav's statement that he will take oath as Chief Minister on November 18, the BJP leader added, "The voters will decide that. If someone says they're going to become the Chief Minister on the 18th, does that mean Tejashwi Yadav has performed some magic on the EVMs? They're all daydreaming."

He also said, "The people of Bihar don't want to bring back jungle raj. The people of Bihar now like the rule of law, the people of Bihar are going to form the NDA government again, and the voters are ready to form the NDA government with more than two-thirds majority."

Union minister and Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan on Monday took a swipe at RJD leader and Mahagathbandhan Chief Ministerial candidate Tejashwi Yadav over his confident prediction of forming the government in Bihar, saying that there is no harm in seeing "Mungeri Lal ke haseen sapne."

Speaking to ANI, Paswan, while responding to Yadav's statement that Mahagathbandhan would take oath on November 18, said, "There is no harm in seeing 'Mungeri Lal ke haseen sapne.' On November 14, NDA is going to form the government once again under the leadership of CM Nitish Kumar."

This came after Tejashwi Yadav exuded confidence that Mahagathbandhan will form the next government in Bihar, and the swearing-in will take place on November 18, just four days after the declaration of results.

"You can see there is 'maha jungle raaj' in Bihar. There isn't a single day when firing doesn't happen in Bihar. The Mahagathbandhan is going to form the government, on November 14, the results will be declared, and the oath ceremony will be on November 18 and between 26th November and 26th January, irrespective of caste or religion, if someone is a criminal or a fraud, Tejashwi will send them to jail," Yadav had told reporters on Sunday.

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday refuted Prime Minister Narendra Modi's claim that Bihar's Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) "stole" the Chief Minister's post from the Congress, which the PM claimed led to a rift in the Mahagathbandhan alliance.

"All of this is a lie. He (PM Modi) has nothing else to say. I will answer this today in Bihar. What he is saying is a lie. Nobody will tell someone else to make someone the CM at gunpoint. Congress has never done this," Kharge told ANI here.

While claiming that such statements demean the office of the Prime Minister, the Congress president added, "Modi ji is the PM of this country; his saying such things is laughable. This shows his level. He sets aside the level at which a PM should speak and is making election speeches in Bihar."

The Congress chief is set to hold a rally in Bihar's Raja Pakar later today.

Bihar's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Dilip Jaiswal on Monday expressed confidence in a National Democratic Alliance (NDA) victory in the Bihar elections, saying that the alliance will come to power with a two-thirds majority and work for the development of the state.

While praising PM Modi's roadshow in Patna, Jaiswal added, "PM Modi does what he says, and that is why voters across Bihar will remember Modi's promises when they cast their votes and press the button on the EVM. And given the way Nitish Kumar has developed Bihar, the voters of Bihar have made up their minds that the NDA government will be formed once again."

In a major step towards eliminating Naxalism, for the first time in over 25 years, residents of Chormara village in Bihar's Jamui district can now vote peacefully in their village after it was declared free of Naxal influence.

Voters in Chormara will now cast their votes at Polling Station Number 220, set up at Chormara Primary School.

Earlier, due to security concerns, electors had to travel about 22 kilometres to Koywa School under Barhat block to exercise their franchise. The new polling station within the village has sparked excitement among residents, who say the change has reduced travel time by over 20 kilometres.

Locals expressed hope that the end of Naxal dominance would bring long-awaited development to the area, including electricity, better roads and improved connectivity.

Resident Sitaram Kora expressed happiness at being able to vote again after 25 years. "The area was completely under the control of Naxalites. The situation was really bad before. People used to be forcibly taken; they used to come at night. Even children were taken away to join the organisation. Now people are coming back too; elections also will happen after 30 years. We are very happy that this is happening," Kora told ANI.

Hectic campaigning in poll-bound Bihar is set to continue on Monday, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge scheduled to address a host of public rallies across the state.

Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will also address two poll rallies at Sonbarsa and Lakhisarai, and hold a roadshow at Rosera.

While the PM will address public rallies in Saharsa and in Katihar districts, Kharge will address a public rally in Vaishali. Shah will take part in rallies in Sheohar, Sitamarhi and Madhubani during the day.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is also scheduled to address four public rallies in Patna, Saran and Muzaffarpur on Monday.

Modi led a mega roadshow in Patna on Sunday evening, besides addressing back-to-back rallies in Bhojpur and Nawada districts.

The Bihar assembly polls will be held in two phases on November 6 and November 11, while the counting of votes will take place on November 14.

BJP MP Manoj Tiwari has hit out at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi following his remark on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing him of "repeatedly tarnishing the image" of constitutional institutions.

"He has nothing else to say. He won't call anyone a scamster because Rahul Gandhi himself is the real scamster. From his brother-in-law to everyone else, everyone around him is a scamster," Tiwari told ANI.

The BJP MP further said, "The Prime Minister isn't just an individual; he's an institution. (Rahul Gandhi) repeatedly tries to tarnish his image because he's trying to tarnish a constitutional institution. These are the same people who call the 'Rashtrapati' as 'Rashtrapatni'. What more can we expect from them?"

His remarks came after Rahul Gandhi, during a public rally in Bihar's Begusarai, took a dig at "Modi's 56-inch chest" yet again and repeated the claim that Operation Sindoor was suspended after pressure from the United States.

"Operation Sindoor happened. Donald Trump's phone call comes, Modi ji, who says they have a 56-inch chest, gets scared as Donald Trump says to shut this Sindoor, and within two days, PM Modi stopped it. The truth is that Narendra Modi is not only afraid of the US president, but people like Adani-Ambani are also controlling him," Gandhi said.

As the Assembly Elections in Bihar approach closer, the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Mukesh Raushan stated that Tejashwi Yadav says that the party is like the mother and the father of the members.

"I am a soldier of RJD... Tejashwi Yadav says party is bigger, our mother and father and each worker of the party is our part..." he said.

On Tej Pratap Yadav's statement, he simply said, "He is our elder brother..."

Meanwhile, Congress MP Imran Pratapgarhi on Sunday exuded confidence in the victory of INDIA bloc and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav in the upcoming Bihar Polls.

"The atmosphere is very splendid. The NDA alliance is going out, and the INDIA alliance is going to form the government in Bihar. Tejashwi Yadav's government is going to be formed," Pratapgarhi told ANI.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday launched a sharp attack on the RJD and Congress, saying that if Lalu Prasad’s son Tejashwi Yadav becomes Chief Minister, Bihar would see the creation of “three new ministries, kidnapping, extortion, and one promoting kidnapping and murder.” He asserted that only an NDA government could ensure a flood-free and safe Bihar.

“If you form a govt under Nitish Kumar and PM Narendra Modi’s leadership, a ministry will be created for a flood-free Bihar,” Shah said.

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Sunday vowed to send “all goondas to jail” once he takes oath as Bihar Chief Minister on November 18, alleging that opposition functionaries were being “murdered in broad daylight” under the NDA regime. He was referring to the killing of strongman-politician Dularchand Yadav in Mokama, a constituency now witnessing a high-stakes battle between rival musclemen.

“Din-dahade vipaksh ke logon ko goli mari ja raha hai aur sarkar suraksha de rahi hai. Tejashwi sarkar ke aate hi aise goondon ko jail me dalenge (Opposition members are being shot in daylight and govt is protecting the criminals. Once Tejashwi’s govt comes, such goons will be jailed),” he said at a rally in Sonepur.

All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi took a swipe at RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav during a visit to a remote village in Seemanchal, Kishanganj.

Owaisi alleged that the youth in the region are forced to migrate due to a lack of opportunities, while children as young as eight are chanting slogans like "Patang Chap".

Owaisi highlighted the plight of the youth in Seemanchal, who are compelled to leave their homes in search of better opportunities. He questioned Tejashwi Yadav's awareness of the ground reality, saying that he is out of touch with the people's struggles.

Owaisi assured the people of Seemanchal that their voices will be heard and that they will not be ignored. Addressing a public rally in Kishanganj, Asaduddin Owaisi said, "We went to a remote village in Seemanchal. When we came out after offering namaaz, our sisters and mothers were standing there. Only the elders were standing there since the poor youth had already migrated."

"Eight-year-old children were chanting 'Patang Chap.' Tejashwi, did you see that an eight-year-old child is saying 'Patang Chap.' But you are flying in the sky, you don't have time to come down to the earth?... But the people of Seemanchal will make you sleep on the ground," he said. (ANI)

Karnataka deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar on Sunday urged the Confederation of Real Estate Developers' Associations of India (CREDAI) and other companies in the State to grant leave to employees from Bihar so they can return home and cast their votes in the Assembly elections.

Congress leader Shivakumar also appealed to the people from Bihar, working in Karnataka, to vote for Mahagathbandhan, saying the goal is to make Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav the Chief Minister of Bihar and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha as the Prime Minister.

Speaking to reporters, he said, "I appeal to the people of Bihar to vote for Mahagathbandhan. Our goal is to see Tejashwi Yadav become the chief minister and Rahul Gandhi the prime minister. I urge CREDAI and all organisations to grant leave to employees from Bihar so they can go home and cast their vote." (ANI)

"The roadshow was historic... The people were full of enthusiasm while welcoming PM Modi," says Bihar BJP chief Dilip Jaiswal.

Congress leader Sachin Pilot on Sunday criticised the Bihar government over the increasing incidents of crime and violence in the state.

Reacting to the arrest of JDU's Mokama candidate Anant Singh in connection with the Dularchand Yadav murder case, Pilot questioned the government's ability to maintain law and order.

Pilot emphasised that those in power are accountable for the ongoing political violence and murders in Bihar. He demanded to know who would take responsibility for the crimes and the unchecked freedom given to antisocial elements.

He acknowledged that the Election Commission has taken some measures under the Model Code of Conduct, but questioned the effectiveness of these measures in preventing violence and crime.

Pilot asserted that the state government is responsible for maintaining law and order and must face accountability for its failure to do so. He cited recent incidents of violence and crime, including murders, kidnappings, and looting, and asked who would take responsibility for these crimes.

"...Those in power are accountable for the ongoing political violence and murders in Bihar. Although a code of conduct is in place, Election Commission officials have taken some measures. The question remains: who is responsible for the violence, the unchecked freedom given to antisocial elements, and the ongoing looting, kidnappings, and murders?... Who will take responsibility for the murders that occurred right under their noses in Delhi and Patna? The state government is responsible and must face accountability...," said Pilot. (ANI)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi led a mega roadshow in Patna on Sunday evening.

Modi, accompanied by Union minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh 'Lalan' of the JD(U), state BJP president Dilip Jaiswal and Patna Sahib MP Ravi Shankar Prasad, began the roadshow from Dinkar Golumbar.

The PM waved his hands at the crowd gathered on both sides of the road and atop buildings as his vehicle passed through city roads.

A huge number of people gathered to catch a glimpse of Modi, who is touring the state to campaign for the assembly elections.

The roadshow will conclude at Udyog Bhavan near Gandhi Maidan, after passing through Nala Road, Thakurwadi and Bakarganj.

The PM will visit the Patna Sahib Gurudwara after the roadshow. (PTI)

"He doesn't have anything better to do; he can only catch fish,” says Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi on Rahul Gandhi.

Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi and VIP Chief and Deputy CM candidate Mukesh Sahani participated in a traditional process of catching fish at Chapariya Pokhar earlier today.

A Patna court on Sunday remanded JD(U) candidate from Mokama seat, Anant Singh, and his two associates to 14-day judicial custody in connection with the murder of Jan Suraaj Party supporter Dular Chand Yadav.

Singh, a former Bihar MLA, and his two aides, Manikant Thakur and Ranjeet Ram, who were earlier arrested in connection with Yadav's murder, were produced before the court of the Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) in Patna.

"The court sent Singh and two others to judicial custody for two weeks," his lawyer Naveen Kumar told reporters. (PTI)

From the court, they were taken to Patna's Beur Jail.

"Seeing Mahagathbandhan's situation, NDA will get more than 175 seats," says BJP MP Manoj Tiwari.

"Condition of power connectivity in Bihar was such that people used to dry clothes on electrical wires; we changed it," says PM Modi.

A person in Bihar would get concerned if his salary increased during 'jungle raj' as he had to give more extortion, alleges Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

"Congress wants to defeat RJD, wait for polling to be over on Nov 11 to see them fighting," says PM Modi.

On the arrest of JDU candidate from Mokama, Anant Singh, in the Dularchand Yadav murder case, VIP chief and Mahagathbandhan's Deputy CM face, Mukesh Sahani, says, "'Sushasan Babu' should respond to what they have made of Bihar. He is only a so-called 'Sushansan Babu'. The government is working on remote control from Bihar. Bureaucrats consider themselves more powerful than the Chief Minister because they know he's unwell..."

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was not only "scared" of US President Donald Trump, but was also "remote controlled" by big business. Speaking at an election rally in Begusarai, Bihar, Gandhi said, "Having a huge chest does not make you strong. Just look at Mahatma Gandhi, who had a frail build but took on the British, who were the superpowers of the time."

"On the other hand, we have Narendra Modi with his boast of a 56-inch chest, who got a panic attack when Trump called him during Operation Sindoor, and the military conflict with Pakistan ended in two days. He is not just scared of Trump, but is also being remote-controlled by Ambani and Adani," he added.

Gandhi accused Modi of prioritising big business through GST and demonetisation and said, "Our approach is different. We want to promote small businesses. We want to replace made in China labels… with made in Bihar tags."

He also claimed the PM diverts youth with reels while ignoring unemployment and alleged electoral manipulation in Bihar.

Union home minister Amit Shah on Sunday launched a fierce attack on the Rashtriya Janata Dal, claiming that if Lalu Yadav's son Tejashwi Yadav becomes Chief Minister, it would lead to the creation of “three new ministries – of kidnapping, extortion, and promoting abduction and bloodshed” in Bihar.

Speaking at a rally in Muzaffarpur, Shah recalled the 1994 murder of Gopalganj District Magistrate G Krishnaiah by a mob, highlighting the "jungleraj" under Lalu Prasad Yadav's rule.

"During Lalu-Rabri's administration, here in Gopalganj, the DM Krishnaiah was beaten to death; if Lalu's son becomes CM again, then three ministries will be created in Bihar: one to run the kidnapping industry, a second to collect extortion, and a third to promote abduction and bloodshed," he said.

Shah urged voters to elect NDA candidates to prevent a return of "jungleraj," warning that it has resurfaced with a “changed” face.

"The collapse Bihar suffered during Lalu-Rabri's 15 years in power — that same 'Jungle Raj' is returning today, only dressed differently, with a changed face," he said, praising the governance of Nitish Kumar and Narendra Modi for development, including Muzaffarpur’s global recognition for litchis.

Shah also criticised Sonia Gandhi and Lalu, asserting, "Neither Tejashwi can become CM, nor Rahul PM because the seats are not vacant. In Bihar, there is Nitish Babu, and in Delhi, there is Modi Ji!"

He highlighted government initiatives, including PM Kisan Nidhi, youth employment, and infrastructure projects, promising a ministry for flood prevention and connectivity projects like the Vande Bharat Express.

Bihar's 243-seat Assembly elections will be held in two phases on 6 and 11 November, with results on 14 November.