Amit Shah kicks off NDA’s Bihar campaign, urges people to block return of RJD’s ‘Jungle Raj’

Union Home Minister Amit Shah kicked off the NDA’s election campaign for the Bihar Assembly elections on Friday from Saran district. Addressing a massive public meeting in Taraiya block, Shah launched a strong attack on RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, cautioning voters against allowing the return of the ‘Jungle Raj’ era.

“I want to remind the youth of Bihar about the Jungle Raj that existed 20 years ago and call upon them to pledge to fight against it. We must ensure that those who brought that era of fear and lawlessness never come to power again. There is no more appropriate place than Saran-Chhapra to make this appeal,” Shah said.

He emphasised that the battle against ‘Jungle Raj’ continues, asserting that the NDA will form the next government in Bihar with the largest majority in two decades.

“Nitish Kumar’s fight was against Jungle Raj then, and our fight is against Jungle Raj today. The NDA is contesting the Bihar elections under the leadership of Nitish Kumar, while our illustrious Prime Minister Narendra Modi leads the NDA at the national level,” he said.

Criticism of RJD candidate list

Taking a direct swipe at the RJD, Shah criticised the party’s ticket distribution, calling it a reflection of its “old mindset.”

“I saw the RJD’s candidate list — Shahabuddin’s son’s name is on it. If RJD is still giving tickets to Shahabuddin’s son, can Bihar remain safe? To keep Bihar safe, we must ensure a government led by Modi and Nitish Kumar,” Shah stated.

Highlighting the construction of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, Shah commended Prime Minister Modi’s leadership in fulfilling a centuries-old dream.

“For 550 years, Lord Ram Lalla resided in a hut in his birthplace. In 2019, Prime Minister Modi performed the groundbreaking ceremony for the Ram Temple and completed its grand construction with the consecration ceremony. A magnificent temple dedicated to Goddess Sita is also being built in Punaura Dham, Sitamarhi,” he noted.

Listing achievements of NDA in Bihar

Shah also outlined key achievements of the NDA government in Bihar under Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.

“Nitish Kumar’s government has done tremendous work. It provides 125 units of free electricity to 1.67 crore families and has increased pensions for the elderly, widows, and the disabled to Rs 1,100. PM Modi and CM Nitish Kumar have transferred Rs 10,000 to the accounts of every Jeevika sister. Today, infrastructure in Bihar has improved so much that one can travel across the state in just five hours,” Shah said.