PM Modi Critiques RJD-Congress, Boosts Bihar Development Narrative Ahead of Elections

As Bihar prepares for its second phase of elections on November 11, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched a scathing critique against the RJD and Congress, accusing them of stalling the state's progress during the initial years under Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. Modi highlighted his administration's efforts, stating that the 'double-engine' government has allocated three times more funding for Bihar's development since 2014.

Modi, speaking in Aurangabad earlier in the day, intensified his campaign rhetoric, casting doubts on the Mahagathbandhan alliance's integrity. He jabbed at the Congress for purportedly lacking confidence in ally RJD's manifesto, denouncing it as a 'packet of lies'. Aurangabad, a critical region with six assembly constituencies, is set to witness polling in this crucial election phase.

The political drama unfolds as Modi alleged rifts within the Mahagathbandhan, claiming the RJD had forcibly usurped the Chief Ministerial candidacy from Congress during negotiations. This comes amid denials from alliance partners. Meanwhile, the first phase of voting recorded a 64.5% turnout across 121 seats, with the upcoming phase covering 122 seats in 20 districts and concluding the Bihar electoral process.