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Modi Kicks Off Bihar Election Campaign as Political Landscape Heats Up
Patna, Bihar – October 24, 2025 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to launch his election campaign in Bihar today, October 24th, with a visit to Karpuri Gram, Samastipur. He will pay tribute to Bharat Ratna Late Karpoori Thakur before addressing public rallies in Samastipur at 12:15 p.m. and Begusarai at 2:00 p.m.
The campaign launch comes amidst an increasingly competitive political environment in Bihar, as the state gears up for the 2025 Assembly elections.
Meanwhile, the INDIA bloc has formally announced Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav as their chief ministerial candidate. The announcement was made in Patna by All India Congress Committee senior observer Ashok Gehlot, signaling a united front against the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA).
Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, in a veiled critique of his former deputy, Tejashwi Yadav, accused him of making misleading promises regarding women’s self-help groups. The political climate suggests a clear two-way contest between the NDA and the INDIA bloc. The election is expected to hinge on developmental issues and social welfare programs. Analysts predict limited prospects for third-party candidates to make significant inroads in the upcoming polls.
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