Overview
- Speaking in New Delhi, the Prime Minister said the BJP wins by staying in “emotion mode” focused on service rather than constant campaigning.
- The NDA secured 202 of 243 seats in Bihar (BJP 89, JD(U) 85), with the Opposition at 34, as the state logged its highest turnout since 1951 with women’s participation about nine points higher than men’s.
- Modi described India as an “emerging model” and said GDP is holding near 7% despite global disruptions.
- He announced a goal to end the ‘Macaulay’ mindset by 2035, emphasizing mother-tongue learning and indigenous knowledge under the education agenda.
- He accused the Congress of fostering Maoists and ‘Urban Naxals’ and urged states to compete to improve ease of doing business and attract investment.