As the second phase of Bihar's Legislative Assembly elections approaches on November 11, today marks the final day of high-stakes campaigning across the state. With voting set for 94 seats in western and northern Bihar districts, leaders from the NDA coalition and the INDIA alliance have ramped up their efforts in a bid to sway undecided voters.
In a charged rally in Muzaffarpur, Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary delivered a strong pitch for re-electing the NDA government, while launching scathing attacks on the opposition, accusing them of dragging the state back to the chaotic "Jungle Raj" era.ANNI DESIGNER Women's Rayon Viscose A-Line Printed Kurta with Pant
Chaudhary, addressing a massive crowd, emphasized the NDA's track record since coming to power in 2015. Today is the last day of campaigning, and we are seeking the people's blessings. We urge you to re-elect the NDA to sustain and accelerate Bihar's unstoppable progress, he declared.
Highlighting transformative changes in infrastructure, electricity supply, education, and healthcare, he contrasted it with the alleged corruption and lawlessness under previous RJD-led regimes. During Jungle Raj, the state was crippled by graft and anarchy. Also Read: Chirag Paswan, the 'Kingmaker' of Bihar: He is the Strength of NDA for the 2025 Election!
Now, under NDA leadership, Bihar stands as one of India's fastest-growing states, Chaudhary asserted, underscoring the coalition's election strategy of touting tangible gains to counter opposition narratives.The rally in Muzaffarpur, a key battleground, saw enthusiastic support from NDA workers, with the deputy CM targeting Congress and RJD leaders for their "anti-development" stance.
This comes amid intense NDA mobilization, with top figures like Amit Shah and Yogi Adityanath also holding rallies in the region to consolidate votes ahead of the November 11 polls. On the flip side, the INDIA bloc has hit back hard, accusing the NDA of electoral malpractices and unfulfilled promises.Also Read: ED Seizes Assets Worth ₹21 Crore Belonging to MLA Satish Sail
Congress leaders Priyanka Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi have led the charge, slamming the Election Commission for allegedly deleting the names of 65 lakh voters from the rolls a claim aimed at eroding trust in the process.
Priyanka, in recent rallies, went further, alleging that the NDA aims to "form the government through vote chori" (vote theft), vowing that a fair election would usher in a "new dawn" for Bihar with jobs and better healthcare.
RJD's Tejashwi Yadav echoed these sentiments, dismissing NDA's development boasts as "lies" and pointing to persistent issues like unemployment and inequality. Also Read: Priyank Kharge Questions RSS Funding Sources; What is Mohan Bhagwat's Response?
The opposition's strategy focuses on mobilizing youth and women, framing the elections as a fight against stolen democracy.
In the 2020 polls, the NDA secured 125 seats in the 243-member assembly, but this time, analysts predict a tighter contest with higher voter turnout 64.66% in Phase 1 potentially shifting dynamics.Also Read: Rare Rock Python Rescued in Silicon City Bengaluru: How Did Such a Massive Snake Arrive?