Patna: The people in Bihar will reject those who brought ‘jungle raj’ to the state, Union minister of education and BJP leader Dharmendra Pradhan said, forecasting a landslide victory for the NDA in the upcoming Assembly elections.
The minister, who is also his party’s election in-charge criticised the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and the Congress party, describing their administration as rife with corruption and nepotism.
The National Democratic Alliance (NDA), under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is set to achieve a significant electoral victory and is expected to designate Nitish Kumar as the chief minister of Bihar, he insisted.
“His (Lalu Prasad Yadav’s) family ruled Bihar for decades. Their ally, the Congress Party, ruled the country for three generations. During their time, corruption, nepotism, and causing suffering to the people were their policies. Those who created jungle raj in Bihar are today dreaming of bringing the moon, sun, stars, and the Himalayas to Patna, which is never going to happen because they lack credibility,” Dharmendra said in an interview to ANI.
“The people of Bihar have completely rejected such hypocrites. For the past 20 years, the people of Bihar have consistently blessed the NDA. This time too, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bihar’s popular chief minister Nitish Kumar, the NDA will once again achieve a landslide victory…” he added.
The education minister emphasised that the primary issue in Bihar is addressing the aspirations of its youth.
“The main issue in Bihar is fulfilling the aspirations of Bihar’s youth. Bihar has immense potential,” he said.
Dharmendra also highlighted the significant progress made in the state over the past two decades, particularly under PM Modi’s vision for eastern India, known as Purvodaya. There have been advancements in infrastructure -roads, airports, and railways-achieved through the government’s efforts, he said.
He also noted the improvements in law and order and the well-being of women, youth, and farmers in Bihar, while also expressing the need for continued growth and development.
“Over the last 20 years, especially the last 11, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has envisioned Purvodaya. He has given importance to eastern India. Look at Bihar’s roads today. Look at Bihar’s new airports. Look at Bihar’s railway tracks. Look at Bihar’s water resources… We have undertaken numerous development initiatives through our double-engine government in the last 20 years and 11 years at the Centre,” Dharmendra said.
“That’s why law and order in Bihar, the well-being of Bihar’s women, the youth of Bihar, and the farmers of Bihar have progressed rapidly. This isn’t enough. It needs to be taken to new heights,” he told the news agency.
Bihar will vote in two phases on November 6 and 11 for the 243-seat Assembly. The results will be declared on November 14.