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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched the NDA’s campaign for the Bihar Assembly elections from Karpoorigram, confidently predicting a record-breaking victory under the leadership of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. This endorsement comes after the opposition INDIA bloc named Tejashwi Yadav as their Chief Ministerial candidate. Meanwhile, the RJD-led Mahagathbandhan is set to release its manifesto, focusing on police reform and law and order after the Chhath Puja festival. In a surprise move, playback singer Maithili Thakur is contesting the election as a BJP candidate from the Alinagar constituency.

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Modi Predicts Record Victory for NDA in Bihar, Singer Joins Election Fray

Begusarai, Bihar – October 25, 2025 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi kicked off the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) campaign for the Bihar Assembly elections with a rally in Karpoorigram on Friday, boldly forecasting a “record-breaking” victory for the coalition under the leadership of current Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. Modi’s affirmation of Kumar’s leadership comes a day after the INDIA bloc, the opposition alliance, formally announced Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav as their Chief Ministerial candidate.

“The NDA, under Nitish Kumar’s guidance, will achieve an unprecedented electoral triumph,” Modi declared to a cheering crowd.

Meanwhile, the RJD-led Mahagathbandhan is preparing to release its manifesto shortly after the upcoming Chhath Puja festival. Sources indicate that the manifesto will prioritize significant police reform, including the depoliticization of the force and a transparent process for appointing station in-charges, alongside measures to strengthen law and order across the state.

In a surprising turn, popular playback singer Maithili Thakur, known for her expertise in Indian classical and devotional music, has entered the political arena. The 25-year-old is contesting the Assembly elections from the Alinagar constituency in Darbhanga district as a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) nominee. Thakur, a native of Benipatti in Madhubani district, is the youngest candidate in this year’s Bihar elections, adding a fresh dynamic to the political landscape. The election promises a competitive showdown between the NDA and the INDIA bloc.

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