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Nitish Kumar Highlights Progress, Criticizes Lalu Prasad at Bihar Rally

Samastipur, Bihar – Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, addressing an election rally in Samastipur on Friday, October 24, 2025, vigorously defended his government’s record, crediting the Narendra Modi government at the Centre for its support in the state’s progress. He urged voters to support the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections.

Kumar directly attacked Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) president Lalu Prasad, though not by name, accusing him of past misgovernance and nepotism. He specifically referenced Prasad’s resignation in 1997 amidst fodder scam allegations and the subsequent installation of his wife, Rabri Devi, as chief minister.

“He [Prasad] has not mended his ways,” Kumar stated, implying that Prasad was now favoring his children, Tejashwi Yadav (the INDIA bloc’s chief ministerial candidate) and Misa Bharti (MP for Pataliputra), for positions of power.

Kumar, president of the Janata Dal (United), also alluded to his past alliances with Prasad’s party, deeming them a mistake and emphasizing his long-standing partnership with the NDA.

The rally took place in the same district where Prime Minister Modi launched his election campaign, underscoring the significance of Samastipur in the upcoming elections.

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