As the Bihar elections come close to a conclusion after the second phase of polling on November 11, BJP leader Ashwini Choubey on Sunday exuded confidence in the NDA`s win. Claiming that the NDA will undoubtedly come out victorious in the Bihar Assembly election with a massive majority, the BJP leader has appealed to the voters to turn out in the second phase of the election.
BJP leader Ashwini Choubey, while speaking to the media, said, “I think we are at 70%, and the rest are all at 30%. The NDA government is going to be formed with a massive majority. I appeal to the people of Bihar to vote in large numbers,” as cited by news agency ANI.
He further added, “The NDA government will be formed, and Nitish Kumar will become the Chief Minister again.”
Meanwhile, as campaigning for the second phase of the Bihar Assembly elections concluded on Sunday, top leaders from the NDA and the Mahagathbandhan made their final push to win voters ahead of polling on November 11.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah, while addressing a massive rally in Sasaram, set a strong nationalist tone, warning of a “decisive response” to any future terror attacks while announcing plans for a defence corridor in Bihar.
While hailing NDA’s effort in counter-terrorism, the Union Home Minister said, “On this sacred land of Shaktipeeth, I am saying, if terrorists fire a bullet, hum goli ka jawab goley se denge,” as cited by ANI. Shah further said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi would establish an ordnance factory in the state.
In Patna, Bihar`s Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary reaffirmed NDA unity and said that Nitish Kumar will continue to remain Chief Minister if NDA returns to power in the state. Firmly hinting that Nitish will be the Chief Minister after the elections, he said that “Nitish Kumar is the Chief Minister today and will remain so,” as per ANI.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, meanwhile, intensified his attack on the BJP-led government, alleging “vote theft” and urging Bihar`s youth to stay vigilant.
Rahul Gandhi, while slamming the NDA, emphasised that “Narendra Modi, Amit Shah, and the Chief Election Commissioner are stealing votes,” Gandhi said, calling on Gen Z voters to “protect their future.” The Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha also accused the Centre of neglecting Bihar`s industrial potential, asserting, “I want that instead of `Made in China`, `Made in Bihar` should be written on mobile phones,” as per ANI.
With the campaign now closed, Bihar stands at a critical juncture. The second phase of polling will take place on November 11, and results will be declared on November 14.
The outcome of the elections will determine whether Bihar will continue under the NDA`s “double-engine” government or witness the return of the Mahagathbandhan under Tejashwi Yadav`s leadership. Also, the newcomer Jan Suraaj party is giving tough competition to the NDA and the MGB.
(With inputs from ANI)