NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra modi Wednesday he swept the RJD era to launch a scathing attack on Tejashwi Yadav, calling on the people of Bihar to beware of the “yuvraj” (crown prince) of “jungle raj“.
Addressing a rally in Muzzafarpur, the prime minister warned voters that a return of the “jungle raj” will bring a double blow for the state amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
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“It’s a party that sponsored criminals and ensured that a family’s wealth grew,” he said in a veiled RJD investigation into corruption scandals involving Lalu Prasad and his relatives.
“Imagine the amount that is being spent and the plans that are being launched to fight Covid-19, so if such a ‘toli’ (troop) arrives in Bihar, what will happen to this fund? What else can the Bihar people from the ‘Yuvraj’ (prince) of ‘Jungle Raj’, given their past record? You know them better than I do, “he added.
In a clear reference to Yadav’s promise of 10 lakh of permanent government jobs if his party won power, the prime minister said: “Forget government jobs, even private companies will flee if those with rights copyright for the kidnapping industry come to power “.
“The companies will close their offices and flee. The extortion calls will be made by those sponsored by the party who have copyrights on the kidnappings,” he said, racking up the 15 years of RJD’s rule in Bihar when the party often faced criticism. for anarchy in the state.
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The Prime Minister said the ongoing elections are an opportunity for people to re-elect those who brought the state out of obscurity.
“The Center has many plans for Bihar that will bring more peace and prosperity with Nitish Kumar at the head of the state,” he said.
The Prime Minister further stated that the people of Bihar are moving forward with determination to defeat Covid-19, but these forces (Mahagathbandhan) that are taking pleasure in damaging Bihar must be defeated.
“Your vote will decide the future of Bihar in the next decade. Your vote will decide what will be the role of Bihar in India which is making the resolve to become ‘Atmanirbhar’ (self-sufficient),” he said.
Bihar’s youth, women, entrepreneurs and farmers are very capable, there is something special about this state and each district is special, Prime Minister Modi said.
“When a rapidly developing environment has been created in Bihar, the power of these local products has multiplied. New opportunities are unfolding for these products,” said PM Modi.
Poor Bihar families are receiving the basic facilities they have been waiting for decades, Prime Minister Modi said.
“Poor families here are now making use of facilities like gas and electricity connection, toilets, home and free medical treatment under the Ayushman Bharat scheme,” he added.
Earlier today, at a rally in Darbhanga, the Prime Minister launched an attack on Congress and other opposition parties, saying that those who used to ask us about the construction date of the Ram temple are now forced to applaud.
“After many years of waiting, the construction of the Ram temple has begun. Those politicians who used to ask us for a date (for the construction of the temple) are now forced to applaud … It is the identity of BJP and NDA. What we promise “, He said.
Voting began in 71 constituencies spread over 16 districts in the first phase of Bihar’s assembly elections on Wednesday. Voting for the second phase will take place on November 3 and for the third phase on November 7. The results will be announced on November 10.
(With inputs from agencies)
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