Bihar Elections 2025: PM Modi, Amit Shah, Rahul Gandhi raise poll heat in the state with their campaigns

Launching a scathing attack on Congress MP Rahul Gandhi over his "dance" jibe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Minister Annapurna Devi said on Thursday that the people will never support "arrogant" statements made by the latter. "Whenever Rahul Gandhi goes to other countries, he insults India... People will never support his arrogant statements. The people of Bihar will give a befitting reply to such statements," the Union Minister told the media.

The Election Commission on Thursday reviewed measures taken to check the entry of anti-social elements, drugs and freebies in poll-bound Bihar from neighbouring states and Nepal. The coordination meeting was attended by top officials of Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal. Officials from the Union Home Ministry, enforcement agencies and Railways were also part of the deliberations.

Janshakti Janata Dal (JJD) chief Tej Pratap Yadav on Thursday took a sharp swipe at Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's remarks on Chhath Puja, questioning his knowledge and connection with the festival. Speaking to reporters, Yadav asked whether Gandhi had ever observed Chhath or understood its traditions, adding that "a man who runs away abroad" cannot comprehend the significance of the festival, which is deeply rooted in devotion and discipline. "What does Rahul Gandhi ji know about Chhath? Has Rahul Gandhi observed Chhath? Does he know anything about it? What knowledge does a man have about the Chhath festival who runs away abroad ?" Tej Pratap Yadav said.

Reacting to the killing of Jan Suraaj worker Dularchand Yadav in Mokama, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav strongly condemned the incident and questioned the prevailing law and order situation in Bihar. Speaking to reporters, Tejashwi said, "There's no need for violence during elections... We have never been in favour of violence. The code of conduct is in place right now. It's election time, yet some people are roaming around with guns and bullets."

A Jan Suraaj worker was shot dead on Thursday during a violent clash between two groups in Bihar's Mokama district. The deceased has been identified as Dularchand Yadav. The incident occurred while campaign activities were underway for the ongoing Assembly elections.

Union Minister and Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) national president Chirag Paswan on Thursday accused Congress of mistreating Biharis, alleging that its leaders "clap" when Biharis are "abused" in other states. The LJP (Ram Vilas) chief was in Chhapra to participate in campaigning for the NDA in the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday asserted that Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, a former state BJP president, would be made "big man" by Prime Minister Narendra Modi after the assembly polls. Shah made the remark at a rally in Tarapur assembly constituency of Munger district, where Choudhary is the BJP candidate.

BJP president JP Nadda on Thursday asserted that the development of Bihar has acquired pace under the NDA government which brought the state out of an era of darkness into light. Addressing a rally in Bakhtiyarpur assembly constituency of Nalanda district, he also claimed that the RJD and its ally Congress are not concerned about people's welfare. "Before 2005, Bihar was living in an era of darkness, but now there is light all around. Bihar has progressed from being a BIMARU state to a leading state, and it was made possible through people's power to vote," said Nadda, also a Union minister.

The Bihar unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has lodged a formal complaint with the State Chief Election Officer against Congress leader and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi for allegedly making "derogatory, personal and insulting" remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a public rally in the state. In its complaint, the BJP accused Rahul Gandhi of violating the Model Code of Conduct and provisions of the Representation of the People Act, 1951. The party urged the Election Commission to issue a show-cause notice to Gandhi, direct him to offer an unconditional public apology, and bar him from campaigning for a specified duration to uphold the sanctity of democratic and electoral norms. According to the complaint, during his address, Rahul Gandhi said, "Before elections, if you ask Modi, he will dance to win votes." The BJP argued that such statements lower the dignity of the Prime Minister's office and set a poor precedent in public discourse during elections.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday launched a sharp attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi during an election rally in Bihar's Lakhisarai, accusing him of insulting Prime Minister Narendra Modi and 'Chhathi Maiya' by allegedly calling Chhath Puja celebrations a "drama." Addressing a massive gathering, Amit Shah stated that Rahul Gandhi's remarks reflected a lack of understanding of the deep faith associated with the festival of Chhath, which holds immense spiritual significance for millions across the country.

The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) will release its manifesto for the Bihar Assembly elections tomorrow morning at 9:30 am in Patna. Several senior NDA leaders, including BJP National President JP Nadda, are expected to be present at the event.

Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor launched a sharp attack on both the ruling and opposition alliances in Bihar, calling the Mahagathbandhan a "contest of loot." Addressing a public gathering, Kishor said, "In the name of Mahagathbandhan, this is a contest of loot. Don’t get lured by this 'thugbandhan'. Nobody is going to vote for RJD." Claiming that the real political battle is now between the NDA and Jan Suraaj, he urged people to support his movement for change. "Defeat Nitish Kumar and the BJP-led NDA to bring in a new system of Jan Suraaj. Only then will your children get proper education and jobs," Kishor said.

Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, comparing his leadership with that of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi during the 1971 India-Pakistan war. Addressing a public rally in Nalanda, Rahul Gandhi recalled, "In the 1971 war, America sent its Seventh Fleet - their aircraft carrier and navy - to threaten India. Indira Gandhi, who was then Prime Minister, said we are not afraid. She told them, "Do whatever you want, we will do whatever we want. She was a woman, but she had more strength than this mard." Taking direct aim at the Prime Minister, Gandhi said, "Narendra Modi is a coward. He has neither vision nor the courage to stand before the President of America." He further challenged the Prime Minister, saying, "If Modi ji has the courage, let him say in any meeting in Bihar that the President of America is lying and that he did not stop Operation Sindoor. I challenge him to tell this to the youth of Bihar - but he cannot do it."

Union Home Minister Amit Shah asserted that the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections are not about electing MLAs or ministers but about safeguarding the state from the return of "jungle raj." Addressing a rally in Hilsa, Shah said, "These elections are not about making anyone an MLA or a Minister. They are about stopping the jungle raj which is trying to return in a new form." "Nalanda has seen 'jungle raj'. During the Lalu-Rabri rule, there were 38 massacres across Bihar. In 20 years, during Nitish Kumar's rule, not even one massacre occurred. In Nalanda too, several people were killed; kidnappings, extortion, murders and several other unlawful activities used to take place here. Nitish babu, 'Sushashan Babu' reined in all these and ended the terror of Lalu ji," Shah added. 

Union Minister and LJP (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan said his entry into politics was driven by the repeated humiliation faced by Biharis in other states. "The word 'Bihari' was turned into an abuse, and all the ruling parties there are responsible for this situation," he remarked while addressing a public gathering. Paswan recalled Prime Minister Narendra Modi's statement about a Congress Chief Minister in Punjab who, in the presence of a Gandhi family member, allegedly threatened Biharis not to enter the state while Congress members applauded. "When Congress leaders in Telangana and Punjab treat Biharis in this manner, how can they come here to seek votes?" he questioned.
Taking a dig at the Opposition, Paswan urged the people of Bihar to hold such parties accountable. “When your party’s Chief Ministers insult Biharis and others clap, those same Congress leaders come here asking for support — it’s hypocrisy,” he said. 

Speaking at Raghopur East in Bihar, RJD leader and former Chief Minister Rabri Devi launched a scathing attack on the BJP-led central government, accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi of "selling the nation." She alleged that "everything has been handed over to private hands and all the money has gone to Modi's house." Rabri Devi also targeted Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, claiming he was involved in a Rs 70,000-crore scam. "Nitish Kumar did a fraud of Rs 70,000 crores but there is no discussion on it...Lalu ji did no wrong. He has been accused but punished without conviction. We will fight our case in court," she added. 

RJD leader and former Bihar Chief Minister Rabri Devi has extended her support to her son and Janshakti Janata Dal (JJD) chief Tej Pratap Yadav over his decision to contest the upcoming elections. "It is fine, let him contest. He is right at his place," Rabri Devi said while speaking to reporters. Taking a dig at Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, she asserted that he would not be returning to power. "Nitish Kumar will not become the Chief Minister of Bihar," she said, adding that the people of the state are looking for a change.

Bihar elections LIVE: RJD leader Rabri Devi says, "Nitish Kumar will not become the Chief Minister of Bihar..." On her son and Janshakti Janata Dal (JJD) Chief Tej Pratap Yadav contesting elections, she says, "It is fine, let him contest, he is right at his place"

Bihar elections LIVE: On Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi 'dance' dig at PM Modi, BJP leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi says, "...This is the culture of his (Rahul Gandhi's) family and his party. His feudal pride and arrogance have been to make the poor, from the backward class and from the weaker sections, dance on the stage... You are still not able to digest how someone coming from a poor and backward family, without any feudal support, is continuously taking the journey of good governance forward... He has no idea how harmful his Modi-bashing thinking is... "

Bihar elections LIVE: "There are two Indias. During the Chhath Puja, PM Modi decided that he would take a bath in the Yamuna. On one side, there is the reality of India and Bihar, where the Yamuna is polluted, and on the other side, PM Modi built a small pond of clean water. Clean water was brought from pipes so that PM Modi could take a bath in it..." he said. 

Bihar elections LIVE: While addressing a rally in Bihar's Nalanda, Rahul Gandhi once again reiterated that "PM Modi has the remote control of Nitish Kumar."  "Bihar ke aspataalo mein log jeene nahi jate hai, marne jate hai. Yeh hai aapke sarkaar ki sacchai... On the other hand, PM Modi is standing, who has the remote control of Nitish Kumar... The govt in Bihar is run by PM Modi, Amit Shah and Nagpur..." he said. 

Bihar elections LIVE: RJD leader Rabri Devi says, "The people of Raghopur is very excited and will make Tejashwi Yadav the Chief Minister of Bihar...After the formation of our government we will do all development works in Raghopur..."

Bihar elections LIVE: Bihar now synonymous with paper leaks, poor health infrastructure, alleges Congress leader Rahul Gandhi at poll rally in Nalanda.

Bihar elections LIVE: Centre spent Rs 9,500 crore on reviving Barauni fertiliser plant, Rs 900 cr on infra in Munger, gave GI tag to Katrani rice of region: Amit Shah in Tarapur. 8.52cr poor in Bihar got free ration, 87L farmers got Rs 6k per yr, 44L received homes, 1.17cr women got LPG cylinders: Amit Shah. 

Bihar elections LIVE: Mahagathbandhan CM face and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav addresses a public rally as the first phase of the Bihar elections is approaching. He says, “We have come here to appeal to vote for ‘Lantern’ (RJD symbol). I am aware that the people of Bahardarpur demand a change and jobs. They (NDA) did nothing for 20 years. It’s time to develop New Bihar and wipe out corruption, unemployment and inflation.”

Bihar elections LIVE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "A sitting Chief Minister of Punjab from the Congress party, during a rally, said that he would not allow people from Bihar to enter Punjab. At that time, a daughter from the Congress family, who is now an MP, was present on the stage and clapping at the statement made by the sitting Chief Minister of Punjab. Congress leaders in Karnataka and Telangana abuse people from Bihar, and their ally, DMK, also abuses Biharis in Tamil Nadu. During these elections, the leaders who abused Biharis in their states have been called to campaign for the INDI alliance..."

Bihar elections LIVE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "...I am feeling very blessed as my mothers and sisters have come in large numbers to bless me. I give a guarantee to the youth of Bihar: Your dream is my resolve. Bihar CM Nitish Kumar and I are doing our best to fulfill your dreams. It is very important for the NDA candidates to win the elections to fulfill your dreams..."

Bihar elections LIVE: Union Home Minister Amit Shah addresses a public gathering in Lakhisarai. He said: "Each one of your votes will help in making Bihar a 'Viksit' state under the leadership of PM Modi and CM Nitish Kumar. Each one of your votes will stop 'Jungle Raj'." 

Bihar elections LIVE: “The duo, which considers themselves princes, has opened a shop of false promises, one is the prince of the country’s most corrupt family, and the other is the prince of Bihar’s most corrupt family. Both of them have repeatedly abused Modi. They hate me 24 hours a day and keep hurling insults. They call themselves Gandhis and keep cursing because they cannot tolerate that a man from a backward and poor family has reached this position," said PM Modi. 

Bihar elections LIVE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "... During the RJD’s rule, nearly 35–40 thousand kidnappings took place. Today’s youth can hardly imagine how terrifying that situation was. The crying and distressed parents made no difference to the RJD then, and even today, they have no concern for your happiness or sorrow. They have nothing to do with your worries... I simply cannot imagine songs about theft, pistols, and double-barreled guns being played in election rallies. This reflects their mindset and their intentions. The RJD–Congress people are even threatening to abduct our sisters and daughters. Such shameful acts are being encouraged to spread fear..."

Bihar elections LIVE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "... 'Bihar ka bete, beti ab palaayan nahi karega, Bihar mein hi kaam karega, Bihar mein hi naam karega'... NDA is committed to ensuring that Bihar has ample opportunities for education, employment, healthcare, and irrigation."

Bihar elections LIVE: 'Katta, krurta, katuta, kusashan, corruption' -- these are five identities of RJD's 'jungle raj' in Bihar: PM Modi at Muzaffarpur rally. 

Bihar elections LIVE: "Trying to get Chhath registered with UNESCO" : Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses rally in Muzaffarpur in poll-bound Bihar 

Bihar elections LIVE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "... 'Yaha ki litchi jitni meethi hoti hai, utni hi meethi hai boli bhi hai'... I can see a large number of youth and women have gathered here... 'Phir ek baar NDA sarkaar'..."

Bihar elections LIVE: Former Madhya Pradesh minister and BJP leader Narottam Mishra, on PM Modi’s Muzaffarpur rally today, says, “PM Modi's aura is global. It is not just about Muzaffarpur; his popularity across the country and the work he has done are remarkable, unimaginable, and unparalleled. I have been in Muzaffarpur for a long time, and the people here are eager, laying out red carpets, ready to welcome him. The nation knows Modi Ji’s personality and achievements, and I firmly believe that with his visit, all 11 seats in this district will be won.”

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Bihar elections LIVE: On Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi's 'Dance' dig at PM Modi, BJP National Spokesperson CR Kesavan says, "Rahul Gandhi's most unbecoming and uncouth remarks about our Prime Minister and the most shocking manner in which Rahul Gandhi mocked and maligned the sacred Chhath Puja, only goes on to expose the third rate politics of Rahul Gandhi filled with poisonous hate and negativity...Rahul Gandhi made a blasphemous remark. He labelled Chhath Puja as a drama. This has insulted the sentiment of every person in Bihar, and it also reflects the deep dislike, disdain, and disrespect the Congress Party and Rahul Gandhi have for Bihar's culture and tradition and our Hindu Dharma. The people of Bihar are very very hurt with the statement of Rahul Gandhi, there is massive outrage in Bihar over Rahul Gandhi's statement and people of Bihar will never forgive Rahul Gandhi and the Congress for the way in which he has demeaned the sacred Chhath Puja...The people of Bihar will not forget this insult by Rahul Gandhi and they will teach this unprincipled, corrupt nexus of RJD and Congress a lesson by routing them in the coming elections"

Bihar elections LIVE: Mahagathbandhan CM candidate Tejashwi Yadav accused the Election Commission of losing its morality, claiming that money is being distributed to 10 lakh women even during ongoing elections. He added that similar cash transfers had occurred on October 24, raising concerns about the EC’s impartiality.

On the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, Union Home Minister Amit Shah says, "...Unfortunately, after Sardar Patel's death after independence, the Congress party spared no effort to forget him. There was a 41-year delay in awarding the Bharat Ratna to a great personality like Sardar Patel, solely due to the Congress party's distinct lack of respect for him. For a great personality like Sardar Patel, neither a samadhi nor a memorial was built in the entire country. When Narendra Modi became the Chief Minister of Gujarat, he commissioned the Statue of Unity and built the Sardar Patel Memorial, a magnificent monument that has become famous worldwide"

Bihar elections LIVE: On the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, Union Home Minister Amit Shah says, "We all know that Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel played a big role in uniting India post-independence. Tomorrow is the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Patel...This year’s unique celebrations of the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas will include a grand parade. The Home Ministry has decided that, from this year onward, a grand parade will be held on every 31st October...During the Parade, CAPFs and State Police forces will showcase their skills, discipline, and valour..."

Bihar elections LIVE: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta hit out at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s recent dig at PM Modi, calling the opposition a “shop of thugs.” She said Gandhi is out of touch with ground realities, joking that he doesn’t know “where jalebi is made or where potatoes are grown.” 

Bihar elections LIVE: Union Minister Raj Bhushan Choudhary said the opposition has “no real issues” and is afraid of the development work done by the NDA government in every sector. He added that while opposition leaders are busy seeking power, the people of Bihar believe only the NDA has truly developed the state and will help form a strong government again.

Bihar elections LIVE: RJD leader Mrityunjay Tiwari said the party hopes Prime Minister Narendra Modi will respond to the questions raised by Tejashwi Yadav and give an account of his work for Bihar. He asked, “Why is Bihar still number one in migration, unemployment, and corruption?”

Bihar elections LIVE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, and BJP president JP Nadda are set to hold multiple public rallies across poll-bound Bihar on Thursday. PM Modi is set to address two major rallies in the Muzaffarpur and Saran districts.