Khagaria (Bihar), October 25: Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Saturday that the Bihar Assembly elections will decide whether ‘jungle raj’ returns to the state or it continues on the path of development.

Addressing an election rally in Khagaria district, Shah targeted the ‘INDIA’ alliance for opposing the special intensive revision (SIR) of voter lists and said, “Every single infiltrator will be identified, their names will be removed from voter lists, and they will be sent back to their countries.”

Attacking the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Shah said, “Rahul Baba says infiltrators should be allowed to stay in Bihar. You tell me, should we allow infiltrators to stay? No matter how many rallies they hold… even if they take out ‘save infiltrators marches’, they cannot save the infiltrators.”

The Home Minister claimed that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government will be formed again in Bihar and said, “Our government will identify and remove every single infiltrator from the country… they will be traced and sent back.”

He said, “This election is not about making someone an MLA, minister or chief minister. This election will decide whether Lalu-Rabri’s ‘jungle raj’ returns to Bihar or whether a developed Bihar under NDA will establish its identity across the country.”

Shah alleged that the opposition grand alliance’s identity is “corruption and dynastic politics.”

He said that RJD chief Lalu Prasad focused only on the prosperity of his family.

Shah claimed, “Nitish Babu wants comprehensive development of the state, while Lalu ji wants to make his son the chief minister and Sonia Gandhi wants to make her son the prime minister. Therefore, only Narendra Modi ji and Nitish Kumar ji can care for the sons and daughters of Bihar. There is not a single corruption charge against them, while Lalu ji has been involved in countless scams from the fodder scam to the BPSC scam.”

He alleged that “During Lalu’s rule, incidents like murder, robbery, extortion and kidnapping were common. Industries left the state and Bihar was made backward.”

Shah claimed that “Under Nitish Babu’s leadership, NDA freed Bihar from ‘jungle raj’, eliminated dynastic politics, and most importantly, worked to eliminate Naxalism too.”

Extending greetings to the people of Bihar on the occasion of Chhath Mahaparva, Shah said, “I pray that Bihar always remains free from ‘jungle raj’, law and order remains strong, sisters and daughters remain safe, and the state continues to progress on the path of development.”

Shah said that NDA’s policy is clear – better facilities in schools and colleges, irrigation for farmers, timely medicine and water supply to every household.

He said that recently the NDA government has deposited ₹10,000 into the accounts of one crore sisters associated with ‘Jeevika’.

Shah said, “Widow and old age pension has been increased from ₹400 to ₹1,100. ASHA sisters’ honorarium has been fixed at ₹3,000 per month. The dream of Metro in Patna is now becoming a reality.”

The Home Minister claimed that “The Prime Minister has taken the country’s economy from 11th position to 4th position and by 2027, India will become the world’s third largest economy.”

He said that the Modi government strengthened the country’s security and entered terrorist hideouts to eliminate them.

Bihar

Bihar is a state in eastern India with a rich historical and cultural heritage, being the birthplace of Buddhism and Jainism. It was the center of powerful ancient empires like the Magadha, which fostered the first Indian empire, the Mauryan dynasty, under Emperor Ashoka. Key sites include Bodh Gaya, where Buddha attained enlightenment, and the ancient Nalanda University, a renowned center of learning.

Lok Sabha

The Lok Sabha is the lower house of India’s bicameral Parliament and forms the cornerstone of the country’s democratic governance. It was established under the Constitution of India in 1952, following the nation’s independence from British rule. Members are directly elected by the people, and the house is responsible for making laws and overseeing the government.

National Democratic Alliance (NDA)

The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is not a physical place or cultural site, but a major political coalition in India. It was formed in 1998 under the leadership of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to contest general elections and has since been a dominant force in Indian politics, forming the central government for multiple terms.

RJD

I am unable to provide a summary for “RJD” as it is not a recognized place or cultural site. The acronym RJD most commonly refers to the Rashtriya Janata Dal, a political party in India, rather than a geographical location or a cultural heritage site. Therefore, it does not have a history in the context of a place to visit.

BPSC

“BPSC” most commonly refers to the Bihar Public Service Commission, which is a constitutional body responsible for recruiting civil servants and overseeing state-level administrative services in Bihar, India. It was established in 1949 after the separation of the Bihar Public Service Commission from the Commission for the Orissa States. The BPSC conducts competitive examinations to select candidates for various government posts, playing a crucial role in the state’s governance.

Chhath Mahaparva

Chhath Mahaparva is a major ancient Hindu festival dedicated to the Sun God (Surya) and Chhathi Maiya. It originated in the Indian subcontinent, with its roots mentioned in ancient texts like the Vedas and the Mahabharata, where Draupadi is said to have performed the rituals. The festival is characterized by rigorous rituals spanning four days, including fasting, holy bathing, and offering prayers to the setting and rising sun.

Patna

Patna is the capital and largest city of Bihar, India, with a rich history dating back millennia. It was originally known as Pataliputra and served as the capital of major ancient Indian empires like the Maurya and Gupta dynasties. Today, it is a major administrative and economic hub situated on the southern bank of the Ganges River.

Jeevika

I am unable to provide a summary for “Jeevika” as it does not appear to refer to a widely recognized place or cultural site. The term is most commonly associated with a 2004 Indian film about the struggles of rural laborers, rather than a specific geographical or historical location.