Modi Launches Bihar Campaign, Vows to Eradicate Maoist Threat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi initiated his electoral campaign in Bihar, attacking the opposition for overlooking youth welfare. He criticized past regimes for fostering Naxalism and pledged to eradicate Maoist terrorism. The NDA aims to surpass previous election victories in the upcoming polls scheduled for November.

Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Friday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Bihar as a "matter of pride" and voiced confidence in the NDA's prospects in the upcoming election. Singh cited the NDA's 2010 victory of 206 seats, predicting an even better performance this time, he told ANI.

Kicking off his campaign in Samastipur, Modi accused the Mahagathbandhan coalition of prioritizing familial political gains over the state's youth, asserting that they are setting "new records of lies." He condemned the RJD's past tenure as "jungle-raj," highlighting widespread extortion, murder, and kidnapping.

Furthermore, Modi claimed Naxalism and "Maoist terrorism" soared during RJD's rule, impacting over a dozen districts in the state. He assured voters that under his leadership, these threats will soon be eliminated nationwide, promising a Maoist terror-free Bihar as the state heads to polls on November 6 and 11, with results on November 14.

(With inputs from agencies.)