Overview
- Bihar Police arrested JD(U) Mokama candidate Anant Singh in the October 30 killing of Jan Suraaj supporter Dularchand Yadav, sharpening focus on security and criminality in politics.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, campaigning in Arrah and Nawada, claimed the RJD forced Congress to accept Tejashwi Yadav as the opposition’s CM face “at gunpoint” and renewed attacks over past “jungle raj.”
- RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav labeled the situation a “maha jungle raj,” asserted the opposition will form government on November 14, announced a November 18 swearing‑in target, and pledged swift action against criminals.
- Congress challenged the NDA on recruitment exam paper leaks, rising heinous crimes, and migration for jobs, as Priyanka Gandhi addressed rallies and Left allies released their manifesto focus on employment.
- BJP MP Manoj Tiwari alleged RJD supporters attacked his roadshow in Dumraon and said a complaint was filed with authorities, as phase‑one voting approaches on November 6 and phase‑two on November 11 with results on November 14.