NDA Kicks Off Poll Campaign in Bihar as Nomination Process Ends

The nomination process for both phases of Bihar's assembly election has concluded, and the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has launched its poll campaign, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi set to address two public rallies on October 24 in Begusarai and Samastipur. Meanwhile, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is preparing to kickstart his election campaign on October 21 with two public rallies in Minapur and Kanti assembly constituencies of Muzaffarpur.

Key Takeaways:

The NDA has officially started its poll campaign in Bihar, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi scheduled to address two public rallies on October 24 in Begusarai and Samastipur.
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is set to kickstart his election campaign on October 21 with two public rallies in Minapur and Kanti assembly constituencies of Muzaffarpur.
The selection of Minapur and Kanti as the starting point for Kumar's campaign is strategic, as JDU is contesting elections from both seats, with Minapur being a stronghold for JDU in the past.
Ajay Kushwaha, JDU candidate from Minapur, will face off against RJD's Munna Yadav, while Ajit Kumar, JDU candidate from Kanti, will contest against RJD's Israil Mansuri.
With his first rally in Minapur, Kumar aims to send a strong message to the JDU cadre and voters, showcasing the party's determination to win the seat.

Statistics:

The NDA campaign will cover 20 assembly constituencies in Begusarai and 10 assembly seats in Samastipur.
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will address at least two rallies every day, covering two districts of the state.
JDU won the Minapur seat in 2005 and 2010; however, the seat switched to RJD in alliance in 2015, and the party has won the seat since then.
The 2020 assembly elections saw LJP (RV) emerge as a competitor in Minapur, preventing JDU from winning the seat.

Sources:

Times of India
Bihar Government Website
Election Commission of India