Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched a scathing attack on the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and its supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav while addressing an election rally in Muzaffarpur amidst the heated atmosphere of the Bihar Assembly elections, while shah, in his address, branded Lalu Yadav's previous tenure as 'Jungle Raj' (lawless rule) and made an emotional appeal to voters to cast their ballots to save Bihar from this alleged 'Jungle Raj'. He made it clear that the primary electoral issue for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the National. Democratic Alliance (NDA) is to maintain law and order in Bihar and prevent the return of 'Jungle Raj'.
The Threat of 'Jungle Raj' Return
Amit Shah, in his speech, reminded the voters of Bihar about Lalu Prasad Yadav's previous administration, which he consistently refers to as 'Jungle Raj', while he emphasized that the NDA government had liberated Bihar from this 'Jungle Raj', and now it's the responsibility of the public to ensure that such a situation doesn't return. Shah stated, "We brought freedom from Jungle Raj. Vote to save Bihar from Jungle Raj. We must not let Jungle Raj return to Bihar. " This statement highlights the sensitivity of the law and order issue in Bihar's political landscape, which has often been a central point of electoral debates.
Targeting Dynastic Politics
In a controversial remark, the Union Home Minister took a dig at the possibility of Lalu Prasad Yadav's son, Tejashwi Yadav, becoming the Chief Minister. He declared, "If Lalu's son becomes CM, three new ministries will open in Bihar. One will be a minister for running kidnappings. The second will be a minister for extortion. The third will be a minister for promoting kidnapping and murder. " This statement was a direct assault on the RJD, attempting to link the party with crime and anarchy. Shah's comment is expected to generate sharp reactions in the electoral environment, as it directly questions the RJD's governance capabilities and its commitment to law and order.
In his address, Amit Shah not only targeted the RJD but also criticized the Congress party on the issue of dynastic politics. He accused both Lalu Yadav and Congress President Sonia Gandhi of prioritizing their family members for power rather than caring for the nation. Shah explicitly stated, "Lalu ji and Sonia ji aren't concerned about the country. Lalu ji wishes his son (Tejashwi) to become CM, and. Sonia ji wants her son (Rahul Gandhi) to become PM. But neither Tejashwi can become CM nor Rahul Gandhi can become PM, because the seat isn't vacant, while " Through this statement, Shah accused the opposition parties of promoting dynastic politics and neglecting the interests of the common people, while the BJP positions itself as a proponent of merit-based politics.
Electoral Strategy and Upcoming Phases
Amit Shah's rally in Muzaffarpur clearly indicated that the BJP and NDA would prominently raise issues of law and order, the fear of 'Jungle Raj', and dynastic politics in the Bihar Assembly elections. This strategy is focused on reminding voters of the negative images associated with the RJD's rule and presenting the NDA as a stable and secure alternative. The Bihar Assembly elections are scheduled to be held in two phases on November 6 and November 11, with results to be declared on November 14. This aggressive campaign by Amit Shah before these crucial phases is an attempt to build momentum for the NDA.
Appeal to Voters
In his public meeting, Shah appealed to the assembled crowd to vote thoughtfully for the future of Bihar. He stated that this election isn't just about changing the government but about determining Bihar's development trajectory. He urged voters not to allow any party that could push the state back towards 'Jungle Raj' to come to power, while this appeal was an attempt to rally voters in favor of the NDA with a promise of security and stability.
