In Bihar, political activity is intensifying in preparation for the upcoming assembly elections. Following the completion of the Voter Rights Yatra, Tejashwi Yadav, the Leader of the Opposition, held a meeting with the RJD legislative party on Wednesday. Key topics included seat allocation, candidate selection, and ground-level strategy. Meanwhile, Upendra Kushwaha, the leader of Rashtriya Lok Morcha and a Rajya Sabha MP, announced a rally on September 5th at Patna’s Miller School Ground, focusing on constitutional rights and delimitation reforms. Here’s a summary of the latest political developments in Bihar.
**1. RJD Legislative Party Meeting**
Following the conclusion of the Voter Rights Yatra, a meeting of the RJD legislative party was convened on Wednesday by Tejashwi Yadav, the Leader of the Opposition. The meeting brought together all RJD MLAs, MLCs, MPs, and senior party officials. Discussions centered around seat distribution, candidate selection, and strategies for the grassroots level. Tejashwi also solicited feedback from the party’s MLAs and leaders.
**2. Upendra Kushwaha Announces Patna Rally on September 5th**
Upendra Kushwaha, the chief of Rashtriya Lok Morcha and a Rajya Sabha MP, has planned a rally for September 5th at Patna’s Miller School Ground. The rally’s core focus will be on constitutional rights and reforms related to delimitation. He highlighted that his party has been actively promoting delimitation reforms, with prior rallies held in Vikramganj, Muzaffarpur, and Gaya. The upcoming state-level rally is scheduled for September 5th, which also marks Jagdev Prasad’s martyrdom anniversary and Teachers’ Day. Kushwaha anticipates a historic turnout for the rally.
**3. JDU: Modi-Nitish Partnership Remains Unrivaled**
Umesh Singh Kushwaha, the JDU’s state president in Bihar, asserted that the Modi-Nitish partnership is the best model for development in both the nation and Bihar. Speaking at an NDA worker’s conference in Muzaffarpur district, he encouraged the workforce to ensure a resounding victory for the NDA candidate in the upcoming elections. He emphasized the necessity of an extensive booth-level campaign to highlight the accomplishments of the past two decades and the development-oriented policies of the current government.
**4. JDU Highlights Women’s Empowerment Initiatives**
Anjum Ara, the JDU spokesperson, and media panelist Kishore Kunal praised the Nitish government’s women’s employment scheme, which aims to improve women’s living standards and promote economic self-sufficiency. They also highlighted that this scheme will positively impact Bihar’s economy. They underlined that this initiative demonstrates Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s consistent prioritization of women’s education, safety, respect, and financial independence.
**5. BJP Condemns Insults Against PM Modi’s Mother**
BJP leader Anil Sharma, speaking in Darbhanga, addressed the issue of offensive remarks made about Prime Minister Modi’s mother during RJD and Congress events. He expressed that the people of Bihar are deeply hurt by these comments. He found it surprising that Rahul Gandhi and Tejashwi Yadav have not issued apologies, suggesting a lack of respect for cultural values. Sharma cautioned that the Grand Alliance would face consequences for the incident.
**6. JDU Promises One Crore Jobs**
JDU National General Secretary Manish Verma, at the NDA workers’ conference in Sursand, Sitamarhi, conveyed the message from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Nitish Kumar, urging all NDA partners to contest the elections with determination and defeat the opposition. He highlighted the developmental work undertaken by Nitish Kumar and stated that Bihar is regaining its past glory. He presented a vision of a prosperous future for children, contrasting it with the opposition’s approach. Verma declared the government’s commitment to creating one crore jobs in the next five years.
**7. Sanjay Jha: Industries to be Established in all Districts within 5 Years**
Sanjay Kumar Jha, the JDU’s Working National President and a Rajya Sabha MP, stated that Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s actions over the past two decades prove his commitment to fulfilling promises. He mentioned the plan to provide employment to one crore youths within the next five years, supported by a new industrial investment promotion policy, which is expected to be the most attractive in the country. Under the new policy, industries setting up in Bihar will receive free land and various concessions. Land acquisition is in progress in all districts. Jha projected that industries will be established in all districts of Bihar within five years.
**8. Hindustani Awam Morcha to Hold National Convention in Delhi**
The Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM) will host its national convention on Thursday, September 4th, at the Constitution Club in Delhi. The event will be attended by party members, including Jitan Ram Manjhi, a former Chief Minister and Union Minister, and party officials. The convention will address matters such as strengthening the organization, expanding the party in various states, the role of workers, and issues concerning public interest. Guidelines on election preparedness, organizational management, and disseminating party policies to the public will also be discussed.
