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Modi Predicts NDA Return to Power in Bihar, Vows to Defeat Mahagathbandhan

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Addressing a rally in Samastipur, Prime Minister Narendra Modi claimed that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government, led by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, will return to power in Bihar. Modi highlighted the BJP's success in states like Gujarat and Maharashtra, where the party won with a thumping majority despite battling anti-incumbency. In his address, Modi urged voters to re-elect the incumbent government, citing the past era of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) as a reminder of "extortion, murder, ransom, and kidnapping". The opposition Mahagathbandhan, however, challenged the NDA to name its Chief Minister face, with Congress leader Ashok Gahlot announcing Tejashwi Yadav as the runner for the post. Gahlot met with RJD supremo Lalu Prasad and Tejashwi Yadav, assuring that Mahagathbandhan is united ahead of the Bihar polls.

Key Takeaways:

  • The NDA government, led by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, aims to return to power in Bihar under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
  • The BJP has successfully captured power in states like Gujarat and Maharashtra despite facing anti-incumbency.
  • The opposition Mahagathbandhan, led by the RJD and Congress, has challenged the NDA to name its Chief Minister face, with Congress leader Ashok Gahlot announcing Tejashwi Yadav as the runner for the post.
  • Tejashwi Yadav and Congress leader Pawan Khera have expressed doubts over Nitish Kumar's continuation as Chief Minister even if the NDA is re-elected.
  • Union Home Minister Amit Shah's recent statement that the MLAs would decide the Chief Minister has sparked debate over Nitish Kumar's leadership.
  • The people of Bihar will vote in two phases on November 6 and 11, with the results to be declared on November 14.

Statistics:

  • The Bihar polls will be held in two phases on November 6 and 11.
  • The results of the Bihar polls will be declared on November 14.
  • The BJP has successfully captured power in 2 states: Gujarat and Maharashtra.

Sources:

  • India Blooms (with permission from HT Digital Content Services)

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