Overview
- Representatives from Japan, Indonesia, Denmark, Australia, the United Kingdom, Bhutan, and South Africa are in Patna to watch Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s evening roadshow, according to the Sunday Guardian Live and a BJP release.
- The delegation includes named political officers such as Noriaki Abe of Japan, Andrew Fleming of the UK, and counterparts from Indonesia, Denmark, Australia, Bhutan, and South Africa.
- Over two days (November 2–3), the group is set to interact with senior BJP leaders and observe campaign activities across constituencies in Patna, Nalanda, and Gaya.
- Envoys are seeking insight into campaign organization, messaging, and voter response as Bihar heads into assembly elections with polling on November 6 and 11 and counting on November 14.
- Modi is campaigning in the state on Sunday with rallies in Arrah and Nawada before returning to Patna for a floral tribute and a 5:30 p.m. roadshow.