New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 23 interacted with the Bharatiya Janata Party’s workers from poll-bound Bihar and said the coming electoral contest in the state is an election to write a new chapter of the state’s prosperity.
Interacting with youth workers of BJP in Bihar through the ‘Mera Booth Sabse Majboot’ programme, PM Modi also slammed the opposition alliance, saying “those who call themselves the ‘Gathbandhan,’ whom the people of Bihar call the ‘Lathbandhan,’ only know how to use the lathi and keep fighting”.
He said when there’s stability, development picks up pace, and this is the strength of Bihar’s NDA government.
“That’s why every young person in Bihar is enthusiastically saying, “Raftaar pakad chuka Bihar, phir se NDA sarkar”.
He also refereed to the upcoming festival of Chhath and said alongside people in Bihar are also celebrating festival of democracy.
“Amidst the festive fervour, preparations for the worship of Chhathi Maiya are also in full swing. Alongside all this, Bihar is also celebrating the grand festival of democracy. This is an election to write a new chapter of Bihar’s prosperity. The youth of Bihar have a very significant role in this,” he said.
PM Modi said that the people of the state will not allow “jungle raj” to return.
“All this power is the power of one vote. That vote has created such a situation that today the Ram Mandir has been built. Operation Sindoor has also been carried out, and the country is moving forward rapidly towards freedom from Naxalism. So this is the power of the vote… after removing jungle raj, today, the people of Bihar under no circumstances want to allow Jungle Raj to come back, so this is the power of the conscious citizens of Bihar,” he said.
“Conversation about jungle raaj is natural, it will go on for 100 years. Bihar’s people will never forget about it. This is the land of Chanakya…People will never forgive them. I would like to urge all the young people of Bihar to gather at every booth and ask the elderly people in that area to come and tell everyone about past events. A programme can be created where they share their disturbing experiences with the new generation,” he added.
PM expressed confidence of NDA victory and said a new era of women’s empowerment will begin after the results of the assembly polls. He referred to Rs 10,000 given to women under the Mahila Rozgar Yojana.
“Bihar’s daughters have showcased their talent everywhere…During ‘Jungle Raj’, there were scams. Our regime guarantees development. They imprisoned Bihar’s daughters within four walls. Therefore, it is crucial to keep them away from power… Over 12 million sisters have received 10,000 rupees in each bank account to start their own businesses,” PM Modi said.
PM Modi urged the workers to compile a list of women who had not received the benefits of the scheme and assure them that they will receive the financial assistance.
“At every booth, compile a list of women who have not yet received the benefits of the CM Rojgar Yojana. Sit with them. Assure them that once the government is formed again on November 14th, their names will be added to the list of beneficiaries. After coming to power on November 14th, a new era of women’s empowerment will begin in Bihar,” he said.
Assembly elections in Bihar will be held in two phases on November 6 and 11. The results will be declared on November 14. (ANI)
