New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday lauded the National Democratic Alliance’s sweeping victory in the Bihar Assembly elections, saying the people of the state had rejected the communal formula of those associated with the era of ‘jungle raj’ and embraced a new positive approach centred on women and youth. His remarks came during an address at the Bharatiya Janata Party headquarters, as per agency report.
The Prime Minister said Bihar had once again upheld the spirit of democracy, reminding the nation that the state has long been recognised as the land that gave India the honour of being the mother of democracy. He stated that the people of Bihar had ensured that those who attempted to undermine democratic values were firmly defeated.
Modi noted that the election outcome reflected a victory of truth and trust, adding that the mandate had further strengthened people’s faith in the Election Commission. He also praised the leadership of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and congratulated all NDA partners for the decisive win, saying that the people’s unwavering support had created a wave of enthusiasm across the state.
Referring to the traditional Muslim–Yadav support base of the Rashtriya Janata Dal, Modi said some parties had relied on an old ‘MY formula’, but the latest verdict had introduced a new and positive MY formula that stood for women and youth. He added that Bihar’s young population—cutting across religion and caste—had played a crucial role in dismantling the divisive politics associated with the earlier jungle-raj period.
Modi said the election also demonstrated that voters, especially young voters, took the efforts to clean up electoral rolls very seriously. He pointed out that the youth of Bihar had strongly supported the extensive revision of voter lists undertaken ahead of the polls.
The Prime Minister also commended the Election Commission for ensuring peaceful and well-organised elections. Recalling the period associated with jungle-raj, he said that violence during elections had once been common, but the current process reflected how far Bihar had progressed in upholding democratic order.
