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Bihar vs Gujarat: Tejashwi Yadav's Bihar-centric Campaign Takes on Modi-Shah's Out-of-state Agenda

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Bihar is heading into a crucial Assembly election, with the Mahagathbandhan's Tejashwi Yadav leading the charge against Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Tejashwi, the 35-year-old leader, has been waging a high-stakes campaign, portraying the election as a battle to "wrest back" Bihar from "outsiders", particularly from Gujarat, where Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah hail from. Tejashwi has been emphasizing the need for a "Bihari" government, with himself as the chief minister, to address the state's chronic development issues, while Modi and Shah's "outsider" agenda is accused of diverting resources meant for Bihar to Gujarat.

Key Takeaways:

  • Tejashwi Yadav has been portraying the Bihar election as a battle between "Biharis" and "outsiders" from Gujarat, where Modi and Shah are from, emphasizing the need for a "Bihari" government to address the state's development issues.
  • Tejashwi accused Modi and Shah of neglecting Bihar and diverting development resources to Gujarat, citing examples of infrastructure projects, education, and healthcare initiatives in Gujarat.
  • The 35-year-old leader has been projecting himself as a "new-generation" Bihari politician, promising to bring change and address the state's chronic issues in just 20 months, a stark contrast to the 20 years of NDA rule in the state and 11 years of Modi's government at the Centre.
  • Shah has been countering Tejashwi's claims by accusing the RJD leader of promoting "Jungle Raj" and reliving the lawlessness of the Lalu-Rabri era, urging voters to not believe Tejashwi's promises.
  • Shah has emphasized the need for stability and good governance, likening the NDA to the "Pandavas" and promising to revive Bihar's growth story.

Statistics:

  • Bihar has received significantly less development funds than Gujarat, as claimed by Tejashwi Yadav.
  • Eleven years of Modi's government at the Centre and 20 years of NDA rule in the state have failed to address Bihar's chronic development issues.
  • Tejashwi Yadav has promised to complete in 20 months what the government and the opposition have failed to do in 20 years.
  • 35: The age of Tejashwi Yadav, who is leading the Mahagathbandhan in the Assembly election.

Sources:

  • "Modiji factory lagayenge Gujarat me, victory chahiye Bihar me (Modi will set up factories in Gujarat but wants a victory in Bihar)," - Tejashwi Yadav, as quoted in the article.
  • "Sau chuhe khake billi Haj ko chali (The cat goes on pilgrimage after killing 100 mice)" - Amit Shah, as quoted in the article.
  • "Jungle Raj" - The phrase used by Amit Shah to describe the Lalu-Rabri era in Bihar.

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