Modi was welcomed with a garland made of makhana, a traditional produce from Bihar, as hundreds of party workers gathered to greet him. As he entered the premises, the crowd erupted into chants of “Modi-Modi,” waving gamchhas in unison after the Prime Minister lifted one in greeting. The festive scene mirrored celebrations across Bihar, where party workers marked the victory with sweets and fireworks.
Addressing workers from the stage, Modi opened his speech with “Chhathi Maiya Ki Jai,” invoking the festival currently being observed in Bihar. He accused the opposition of disrespecting the cultural significance of Chhath during the campaign and said the mandate reflected voters’ rejection of such politics.
Modi said the people had decisively ended an era of what he termed “Jungle Raj,” adding that for the NDA, the “MY formula” stands for “Mahila and Yuva,” in contrast to the caste-based mobilisation he said the opposition relied on. “This victory belongs to the women and youth of Bihar, who voted for stability and development,” he said.
The Prime Minister also drew comparisons with past elections, recalling that polling in parts of Bihar once ended by afternoon due to the fear of Maoist violence. “Today, people vote till evening without fear,” he said.
Linking the Bihar results to the BJP’s broader political ambitions, Modi said that just as the Ganga flows from Bihar to West Bengal, the “end of Jungle Raj” should now extend to Bengal.
The celebrations at the headquarters continued late into the evening, with party leaders describing the mandate as one that strengthens the NDA’s position ahead of upcoming state polls.
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