Bihar Elections 2025: Amit Shah, Rahul Gandhi step up rallies as campaign ends for high-stakes assembly polls

Ahead of the second phase of elections, Bettiah SP Dr Shaurya Suman said that comprehensive security measures have been implemented across all polling booths. He explained that the deployment of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) has been managed entirely by the local administration to ensure transparency and neutrality. With sufficient CAPF personnel available, they have been stationed at all polling booths, including those classified as critical by the Election Commission. Additional half-sections of CAPF and state police patrol units have also been deployed wherever necessary to maintain foolproof security. Dr Suman also reminded voters that while mobile phones are permitted at polling stations, they cannot be carried inside the voting booth; however, voters may take selfies outside after casting their votes.

various India-Nepal border points have been closed for 72 hours ahead of the second phase of the Bihar Election 2025 scheduled for 11 November.

On Rahul Gandhi, Bihar's Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary says, "Bihar is the mother of democracy and the people decide who will sit where... For 55 years, the Congress party has looted India. They did not give reservations to the backward classes, opposed the reservation for Dalits..."

RJD MP Manoj Jha has urged the Election Commission to take immediate action to ensure the integrity of the electoral process. Speaking to the media, he said, “Yesterday, I wrote a letter to the Election Commission on behalf of my party. That letter raises some serious questions. If there are any problems with the purity of the electoral process, the protocols followed in the strong room, and the monitoring of all entry and exit points, the Election Commission should immediately intervene and restore purity.” Jha further questioned the accuracy of voter lists, saying, “If there is no accurate voter list in the election, or if the same person’s votes are recorded in different places, isn’t this a violation of the ideal state of democracy?”

Union Home Minister Amit Shah says, "Not long ago, Rahul Gandhi embarked on a major Yatra... This yatra was to save the infiltrators... Rahul Gandhi can undertake as many yatras as he wants, from Patna to Italy, but he won't be able to save the infiltrators. We will work to expel every single infiltrator from the country and Bihar. He is more concerned with about the infiltrators from Bangladesh than with the youth of Bihar..."

Union Minister Giriraj Singh says, “Why would people vote for them (RJD)? They can dream like ‘Mungerilal Ke Haseen Sapne’ till November 13, but by November 14, those dreams will be shattered.”

During his election campaign in Bihar’s Narpatganj assembly constituency, Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath was welcomed with the popular song “I love you Yogi baba, I love you Buldozer baba” at a public meeting, reflecting the enthusiastic support of local party workers and residents.

Addressing Telangana CM Revanth Reddy's recent remarks, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh criticized the Congress and RJD for promoting divisive politics in the name of caste, religion, and community. He asserted that only the NDA can deliver true development, calling Congress’s statements “absurd” and urging the Muslim community not to be misled by such rhetoric, emphasizing the need to preserve social harmony and unity.

Patna, Bihar – RJD leader Mrityunjay Tiwari said that NDA leaders are living under an illusion and predicted that the Mahagathbandhan will secure a massive victory on November 14, forcing NDA leaders to “leave Bihar by the evening train.” He criticized the Prime Minister and Home Minister for using what he described as “gun-firing language,” asserting that the people of Bihar will reject such rhetoric and deliver a decisive defeat to the NDA.

 LJP chief Ram Vilas Paswan and Union Minister Chirag Paswan criticized the opposition for spreading misinformation ahead of the Bihar elections, saying that issues like “SIR” are being deliberately exaggerated despite having no connection to the government. They accused opposition parties of creating confusion and fabricating false narratives during every election. Referring to similar claims made during the Lok Sabha polls about the removal of reservations, they pointed out that more than a year has passed and no one’s reservation has been taken away. The Paswans said the opposition is once again trying to mislead and scare people with baseless claims over “SIR.”

 BJP leader and actor Dinesh Lal Yadav ‘Nirahua’ launched a sharp attack on RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, questioning his association with singer Khesari Lal Yadav, whom he called an “expert in obscene songs.” Nirahua accused Tejashwi of frequently changing his statements and lacking consistency. Defending his own remarks, Nirahua reiterated that the Ram Temple was rightly built in Ayodhya, adding, “Ayodhya is just a beginning—Kashi and Mathura are next.” He emphasized that the BJP focuses on education, employment, and security while also upholding religious values, asserting that he continues to serve Azamgarh despite electoral setbacks, and challenged Tejashwi not to “run away from Chhapra.”

Union Minister Giriraj Singh stated that the people of Bihar have rejected “jungle raj” and the Mahagathbandhan. He claimed that Rahul Gandhi’s candidate selections for Bihar have failed to resonate with voters, and predicted that on November 14, voters would deliver a setback to him. Singh emphasized that the electorate, including women, has placed its trust in Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, signaling a clear shift against the opposition alliance.

Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary urged voters to support the NDA to ensure the continuation of development projects in Bihar. He accused opponents of a long history of corruption, citing 55 years of mismanagement and the fodder scam, and criticized the RJD for opposing reservations, highlighting Lalu Prasad Yadav’s role in blocking the Women’s Reservation Bill.

A case has been filed against RJD candidate Shamshad Alam for violating the Model Code of Conduct. District Magistrate Naveen stated that Alam held a rally without permission, during which derogatory slogans were raised, constituting a breach of election rules.

BJP leader Piyush Mohanti expressed confidence in the party’s victory in the 2025 Bihar elections, stating that the people of Bihar are frustrated with Lalu Yadav and his family. He emphasized that Prime Minister Modi’s mantra of “only development, no nonsense” resonates with voters and asserted that the BJP will form the government with a clear majority, with Nitish Kumar as Chief Minister. Mohanti added that the electorate is supporting the BJP to address the state’s issues caused by the RJD.

BJP leader Jairam Thakur criticised Rahul Gandhi’s allegations of vote theft, saying that similar slogans, including terms like “Chowkidar,” have backfired in the past. He stated that the country gave a massive mandate to Prime Minister Modi, calling Rahul Gandhi “completely failed.” Thakur added that Gandhi preemptively makes such accusations to shield himself from blame for his failures and predicted that the NDA alliance would form the government in Bihar with a huge majority.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah intensified the political battle between the INDIA bloc and the NDA by targeting RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, asserting that Prime Minister Narendra Modi could not, “in seven births,” match the level of corruption allegedly committed by Tejashwi’s father, Lalu Prasad Yadav. Shah mocked Tejashwi’s remarks, emphasizing that Modi “can’t indulge in multiple scams,” taking a sharp swipe at the RJD’s record and escalating the ongoing war of words ahead of the elections.

Mukesh Sahani, Chief of the Vikassheel Insan Party (VIP) and Mahagathbandhan’s Deputy CM candidate, expressed confidence in a strong performance in the upcoming Bihar elections, saying the youth desire change and support is coming from people across castes, religions, and communities. He predicted the alliance could win over 80 seats in the first phase, emphasizing that “there is a wave of change in Bihar” and promising a “definite change” in the state’s political landscape.

BJP MP Ravi Kishan claimed that the NDA is set for a huge victory in Bihar, winning seats beyond people’s expectations. He credited the wave to the leadership and governance of Prime Minister Modi and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, asserting that Bihar will no longer return to “jungle raj” and is poised for a leap that will make the entire country proud.

Congress leader and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi will hold two public meetings in Bihar on Sunday. He is scheduled to address voters in Bahadurganj (Kishanganj) from 1:55 pm to 2:35 pm, followed by a second meeting in Amour from 3:10 pm to 3:50 pm.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will hold two major public meetings in Bihar on Sunday as part of the BJP’s election campaign. The first rally will take place at Fazalganj Stadium Ground, Sasaram, at 12:45 pm, covering the Chenari, Sasaram, Kargahar, and Dehri Assembly Constituencies. Later, at 2:15 pm, he will address another gathering at Madhusarma Mela Ground, Arwal, for the Arwal and Kurtha Assembly Constituencies.