Prime Minister Narendra Modi calls Bihar the foundation of ‘Developed India’, highlights youth employment and good governance
Ara/Nawada, November 2 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that Bihar is the foundation of a ‘Developed India’, emphasizing that a truly developed Bihar means creating employment opportunities for the state’s youth. Addressing large election rallies in Ara and Nawada, Modi expressed confidence that the people of Bihar would give the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) a record mandate in the upcoming elections, defeating what he termed as the “era of jungle raj.”
He stated that the NDA’s manifesto is a visionary document focused on Bihar’s rapid development, built on honesty and clarity of vision. In contrast, he said, the opposition had brought forward a collection of false promises. Modi underlined that the manifesto prioritizes education, healthcare, employment generation, agricultural reforms, and women’s empowerment as central themes for the state’s progress.
As per agency report, the Prime Minister highlighted that over 1.3 crore women have already received direct financial assistance of Rs 10,000 in their bank accounts under welfare schemes. Noting Bihar’s large young population, he said the NDA’s development plan centers on skill enhancement and job creation. He added that micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and cottage industries in Bihar would be expanded to transform the state into eastern India’s textile and tourism hub.
Modi reaffirmed his government’s commitment to strengthening the rural economy by combining central and state benefits for small farmers. He mentioned that under the PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme, small farmers receive Rs 6,000 annually from the Centre, and the state government would add Rs 3,000 more. Citing past achievements, he said the NDA has consistently fulfilled its promises, from providing free ration and pucca houses to implementing the One Rank One Pension scheme for ex-servicemen.
He also referred to the abrogation of Article 370, stating that his government had restored constitutional rights in Jammu and Kashmir after seven decades. Referring to “Operation Sindoor,” Modi said the decisive military action fulfilled India’s commitment to eliminating terrorism at its roots, instilling pride among citizens.
Criticizing the Congress and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), Modi accused them of being uncomfortable during India’s military successes and claimed that both parties were embroiled in internal conflicts. He alleged that the Congress never wanted the RJD leader to be projected as the chief ministerial candidate, but the decision was forced upon them. Modi accused the RJD of turning Bihar into a land of “crime, cruelty, corruption, and misrule,” recalling that the state had witnessed nearly 37,000 abductions during the earlier ‘jungle raj’ period.
He said the people of Bihar must decide whether the state’s resources belong to its citizens or to infiltrators, alleging that the opposition parties favored the latter. Modi described Congress and RJD as institutions of “jungle raj” and blamed them for destroying Bihar’s once-thriving industrial centers like Dalmianagar in Rohtas. He added that the NDA values both development and heritage, promising to transform the birthplace of Veer Kunwar Singh into a model of progress.
The Prime Minister also accused the opposition of disrespecting major festivals such as Chhath Puja and Mahakumbh, calling their remarks against these events an insult to cultural traditions. He said the people would respond to such insults through their votes, asserting that Bihar stands firmly with the NDA in the battle between good governance and misrule.
Addressing another rally in Nawada, Modi described the region as the “land of Magahi paan” and said that restoring the lost pride of Magadh and Bihar was a collective responsibility. Drawing a personal connection, he said that as the Member of Parliament from Varanasi, he understood the significance of Magahi traditions. Modi emphasized that previous governments ignored the welfare of small farmers, while his government opened their bank accounts and ensured direct transfer of PM-Kisan funds without middlemen or commissions.
Taking a dig at the Congress, he reminded the audience that a former Congress prime minister had once admitted that only a fraction of government funds reached the poor, questioning the corruption behind such leakages. Calling Bihar the land of scholar Aryabhata, Modi accused the RJD and Congress of being led by two of the most corrupt political families—one at the state level and the other at the national level.
He alleged that the alliance between the two parties was unstable, as internal disputes had already surfaced with Congress fielding candidates against its own state leadership. Modi contrasted the NDA’s experienced leadership—comprising Nitish Kumar, Jitan Ram Manjhi, Chirag Paswan, and Upendra Kushwaha—with the RJD’s legacy of lawlessness and corruption.
Recalling the fear that prevailed during earlier regimes, he said that government employees used to dread salary hikes due to extortion demands, and Naxal violence was rampant. Now, he claimed, “urban Naxals” are the ones losing sleep. Modi alleged that RJD workers were again resorting to intimidation during the current campaign, whereas the NDA government had improved the power supply situation so much that “Bihar no longer needs lanterns.”
He further said that while the opposition disrespects the state’s religious faiths, his government promotes solar energy projects inspired by the worship of the Sun God during Chhath. He announced plans for setting up new schools and engineering colleges and assured that massive investment would generate local employment for Bihar’s youth.
Highlighting Bihar’s cultural heritage, Modi said efforts were underway to attract tourists from across India and abroad to showcase the state’s glorious traditions. Concluding his address, he reiterated the popular slogan resonating across Bihar: “Once again, NDA government—good governance returns to Bihar.”
