Sat Oct 25 15:32:09 UTC 2025: Summary:

In the lead-up to the Bihar Assembly elections, Union Home Minister Amit Shah of the BJP launched a strong attack on the opposition RJD and Congress parties. Shah warned that a vote for the opposition would mean a return to “Jungle Raj” (lawlessness) in Bihar, and he reiterated the NDA’s commitment to Nitish Kumar as their Chief Ministerial candidate. Shah highlighted alleged improvements in law and order under the NDA’s governance compared to the RJD’s past rule, citing statistics on decreased crime rates. He also accused the opposition of corruption, nepotism, and sympathizing with illegal immigrants. Shah appealed to voters to give the NDA another five years to further develop Bihar. Dharmendra Pradhan, BJP’s election in-charge, responded to the opposition’s CM-face query by stating Nitish Kumar would remain CM.

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Shah Warns of “Jungle Raj” Return as Bihar Election Campaign Heats Up

RAMGARH, BIHAR – October 25, 2025 – Union Home Minister Amit Shah intensified the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) campaign for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections with a scathing critique of the opposition Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and Congress parties. Speaking at a series of public rallies across Khagaria, Munger, and Nalanda districts today, Shah warned voters that electing the opposition would usher in a return to “Jungle Raj,” a term used to describe a period of lawlessness and chaos.

“I pray to Chhath Maiya that our Bihar remains free from ‘Jungle Raj’ forever, and law and order remain strong,” Shah stated, emphasizing the NDA’s commitment to security and development under the leadership of incumbent Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.

Shah painted a grim picture of the RJD’s past governance, alleging rampant corruption, nepotism, and a breakdown of law and order. He contrasted this with the NDA’s record, highlighting improvements in law enforcement and the provision of essential services like education, healthcare, and irrigation. He cited statistics showing a significant decrease in murders, robberies, and extortion incidents under the NDA’s watch.

“If Lalu-Rabri came back, then Jungle Raj will return in Bihar, and if Narendra Modi and Nitish Babu came, then our Bihar will move forward again,” Shah declared, framing the election as a clear choice between stability and chaos.

Responding to the opposition’s demands to name the NDA’s Chief Ministerial candidate, BJP election in-charge Dharmendra Pradhan affirmed that Nitish Kumar remains the party’s choice. “We do not have a vacancy for the CM post as Nitish Kumar has occupied the position for the past 20 years,” Pradhan stated.

As the Bihar Assembly elections draw closer, the rhetoric is expected to intensify, with both the NDA and the opposition vying for the support of the state’s voters.

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