Nitish Kumar to launch Bihar Election Campaign

October 21, 2025

Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is set to kick off his Assembly election campaign on Tuesday with two major rallies in Muzaffarpur.

His first public address will take place at the Minapur High School playground in the Minapur Assembly constituency, where he will highlight his administration’s achievements.

NDA Highlights Development Agenda

JD(U) spokesperson Neeraj Kumar emphasized Nitish Kumar’s leadership and his commitment to development throughout 2025. He noted the Chief Minister’s consistent oversight of infrastructure projects and his groundwork for future initiatives.

“Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, who is the unanimous leader of the NDA and under whose leadership the elections are being held, has continuously inspected various development projects throughout 2025, monitored their progress, and laid foundations for new works. Now, he will appeal directly to the people in open grounds, showcasing how we have brought development to every section of society.”

Criticism of Mahagathbandhan

Neeraj Kumar also criticized the Mahagathbandhan alliance, accusing its leaders of being preoccupied with personal and familial matters rather than governance.

“Their leaders are stuck in internal conflicts. Instead of leading, they are entangled in family matters. Some are roaming around taking their grandmother’s name, while others bring along their father and mother. This is not politics; it has become their family affair.”

BJP Reinforces NDA’s Confidence

BJP State President Dilip Kumar Jaiswal echoed confidence in the NDA’s electoral prospects. He announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi would formally launch the NDA’s campaign on October 24 by paying tribute to the late Karpoori Thakur.

“The first phase of the election campaign begins today, and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is inaugurating it. Following this, on October 24, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will pay tribute to the late Karpoori Thakur, honouring him as a people’s leader, which will mark the formal beginning of the NDA’s campaign. While Tejashwi and Rahul Gandhi are busy claiming the title of ‘Janayak’, the public has understood that the return of ‘jungle raj’ must be stopped. The NDA will form the government once again.”

RJD Ticket Distribution Under Fire

Jaiswal further criticized the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) for its ticket distribution strategy, alleging favoritism and a return to past governance styles.

“Our Home Minister Amit Shah rightly said in Saran that the RJD began distributing tickets from Shahabuddin’s family. That itself shows where their focus lies. Their arbitrary ticket distribution proves that the RJD wants to bring back ‘jungle raj’, but the people of Bihar have seen through them. The NDA will form the government with a decisive majority.”

Support from Uttar Pradesh Leadership

Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya, currently in Bihar, also voiced strong support for the NDA and praised Prime Minister Modi’s leadership.

“The Prime Minister is our supreme leader, the leader of the NDA, and wherever elections take place, his programs are underway. Bihar is eagerly awaiting Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit. Preparations are in full swing, and the NDA is moving steadily toward victory.”