PM Modi’s Bihar schedule
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to hold a roadshow in Patna on 2 November. Prior to this, he may participate in Chhath rituals on 28 October, and is scheduled for rallies in Muzaffarpur and Chhapra on 30 October, as well as an event in Nawada. Modi recently shared Chhath greetings and folk songs on social media, celebrating the festival’s faith and traditions.
Tejashwi Yadav criticizes PM and BJP
RJD leader and Mahagathbandhan CM candidate Tejashwi Yadav accused PM Modi of “cheating Bihar,” demanding a comparison of Gujarat’s benefits with Bihar’s.
JD(U) cracks down on rebels
JD(U) expelled 16 rebel leaders in two days, including former four-time MLA Gopal Mandal, former minister Himraj Singh, former MLC Sanjeev Shyam Singh, and others. Mandal, denied a ticket in favor of Bulo Mandal, has filed as an independent but claims continued alignment with Nitish Kumar.
Election campaign incidents
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Anant Singh stage mishap: Strongman Anant Singh fell as a stage collapsed during a Mokama rally but quickly resumed addressing the crowd. Singh, contesting on a JD(U) ticket, faces a close contest with Veena Devi of RJD.
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BJP MP extortion case: West Champaran MP Dr. Sanjay Jaiswal was targeted with a ₹10 crore extortion attempt. Police arrested one suspect and seized evidence despite attempts to destroy it.
Political messaging
BJP leaders continue highlighting Nitish Kumar’s credibility and clean governance. Saran MP Rajiv Pratap Rudy said Nitish Kumar is a “tested and trusted leader” and emphasized that the NDA has no dispute over the CM candidate, contrasting this with Tejashwi Yadav, who remains under legal scrutiny.
Congress leader joins BJP
Former Congress block president and education cell general secretary Naveen Kumar Jha joined the BJP, strengthening the party ahead of the polls.
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