Overview
- In an hour-long virtual interaction with BJP booth workers, Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled the slogan “Ekjut NDA, ekjut Bihar, phir banegi sushasan sarkar.”
- He directed workers to fortify every booth, coordinate with NDA partners where the BJP is not contesting, host Bhai Dooj programmes honoring Lakhpati Didis and Drone Didis, and share videos on government schemes.
- Modi urged treating welfare recipients as campaigners and highlighted a scheme credited with transferring Rs 10,000 to 1.20 crore women in Bihar to start businesses.
- He sharpened attacks on the RJD-led Mahagathbandhan by invoking the past “jungle raj” and cautioning against re-electing those he said fanned Naxalism, urging youth outreach through curated exhibitions.
- He predicted celebratory “Diwali” on November 14 when votes are counted, with the 243-seat Assembly polling in two phases on November 6 and 11.