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Modi Escalates 'Katta vs Startup' Attack in Bihar as Campaign Enters Phase 2 Stretch

Phase two voting follows a record first-round turnout of about 65%.

Overview

  • At a Sitamarhi rally, the prime minister alleged RJD leaders were making children say they want to become 'rangdaar' and argued Bihar needs startups, not 'hands up'.
  • He cited an opposition campaign lyric—“Marab sixer ke chhe goli chhati mein”—and warned a Mahagathbandhan win would revive kidnapping and extortion he associates with 'jungle raj'.
  • Modi highlighted roads, connectivity and factory restarts as NDA gains, promised more investment, and announced a direct SitamarhiAyodhya rail service.
  • Union home minister Amit Shah held a Purnea roadshow, predicted 160-plus seats for the NDA, and urged Jamui voters to prevent a return of 'jungle raj'.
  • RJD’s Tejashwi Yadav blamed Nitish Kumar for migration and weak investment and dismissed Jan Suraaj’s impact, while JJD’s Tej Pratap Yadav signalled post-poll support for any jobs-focused government.