Patna, Agency
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch his campaign for the Bihar Assembly elections on October 24 from Karpooripuram, where he will pay tribute to Bharat Ratna Jananayak Karpoori Thakur and address his first election rally in Samastipur.
The decision to launch PM Modi's campaign from the birthplace of the socialist icon and two-time Chief Minister Karpoori Thakur is seen as both political and symbolic of an emotional connection. The move is viewed as Modi's attempt to give a new direction to the politics of social justice and development in Bihar.
Bihar BJP President Dr Dilip Jaiswal told the media in Patna today that PM Modi will also address another rally in Begusarai later the same day. The Prime Minister is scheduled to visit Bihar again on October 30, where he will address rallies in Muzaffarpur and Chhapra. A series of further visits to the state are planned.
Dr Jaiswal expressed confidence that PM Modi's rallies would help create a favourable atmosphere for the NDA in Bihar and connect the public with the central government's schemes, developmental initiatives, and message of good governance.
"All eyes in Bihar's political circles are now on Modi's visit and his first speech, which is expected to shape the course of the electoral battle in the state," said Jaiswal.
He added, "The NDA is focused on development, the welfare of the poor, and women's empowerment. It is concerned about youth employment and job creation. The welfare measures for farmers under the NDA government have been unprecedented. The people of Bihar trust in PM Modi's guarantees."
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