As electoral excitement surges across Bihar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Karpoori Gram in Samastipur district today to pay homage to the family of Bharat Ratna recipient Karpoori Thakur, the state's iconic backward classes leader.
Following the heartfelt meeting with Thakur's kin, Modi will headline a massive public rally at the Samastipur airport grounds marking his inaugural Bihar campaign event since the Election Commission announced the poll dates. KLOSIA Women's Rayon Printed Anarkali Kurta and Pant with Dupatta Set
This high-profile launch signals the formal rollout of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA)'s aggressive election strategy. Earlier this month, Modi had virtually inaugurated the Karpoori Thakur Skill University, using the occasion to caution against opportunistic social media campaigns attempting to hijack Thakur's enduring legacy.
No social media team turned Karpoori Thakur into a people's leader the masses of Bihar did that, he asserted, underscoring the organic roots of Thakur's influence. Also Read: Tragic Bus Fire in Kurnool Claims Over 20 Lives; PM Modi Announces Ex-Gratia Assistance
This narrative has injected fresh momentum into caste-based politics, positioning the NDA to consolidate support among Other Backward Classes (OBC) voters ahead of the November showdown.
In a parallel development, the opposition Mahagathbandhan coalition declared Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) strongman Tejashwi Yadav as its chief ministerial face on Thursday, with Vikassheel Insaan Party leader Mukesh Sahni earmarked for the deputy CM slot under a pre-agreed power-sharing formula.Also Read: US-Russia Oil Clash Amid Ukraine War: What is Putin's Warning?
On the NDA front, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar retains his position as the alliance's unanimous CM pick, a stance reaffirmed by BJP president Amit Shah, ensuring continuity in leadership.
The fiercely contested 243-seat Bihar Assembly elections, scheduled for two phases on November 6 and 11, pit the NDA (comprising BJP and JDU against the Mahagathbandhan (RJD, Congress, and allies) in a high-stakes battle.Also Read: Bikl Shivar Murder Case: Government Files Petition to Cancel Protection Order for Bairati Basavaraj
Key flashpoints include caste arithmetic, youth employment, infrastructure development, and economic revival, setting the stage for a polarized poll season that could redefine Bihar's political landscape.