Archive · 7 Nov 2025
Bihar Election Turnout: PM Modi Claims Record Voting Shows Trust in NDA
In Bihar, a lot of people voted in the first part of an election, the most ever!
The country's leader, Prime Minister Modi, said this high number of voters shows that people really trust him and his partner, Nitish Kumar, because they have done good things like build roads and make new laws.
He also said the other political groups, who used to be in charge before, were not good leaders and caused problems.
The Prime Minister believes the people of Bihar are happy with the development and opportunities they are getting, especially women.
The other political parties, however, think the big number of voters means people are unhappy and want a big change from the current leaders.
So, both sides are looking at the same election results and saying it means they are going to win because people support them!
Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that the record voter turnout in Bihar's first election phase reflects public trust in the NDA's development agenda and leadership.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah criticized the RJD's past rule as 'jungle raj,' citing poverty and lack of development, and credited Nitish Kumar with ending it.
PM Modi highlighted the NDA's achievements, including the Ram Mandir, abrogation of Article 370, and One Rank One Pension, contrasting them with the opposition's alleged false promises.
The NDA emphasized its commitment to women's representation and self-employment opportunities, promising a 'Viksit Bihar' in the next five years.
Both the ruling NDA and the opposition are interpreting the high turnout differently, with the NDA seeing it as a sign of confidence and the opposition viewing it as a desire for change.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, NDA, and Opposition parties (INDIA bloc, RJD-Congress alliance)
- What
- Interpreting the record voter turnout in the first phase of the Bihar elections differently, with the ruling NDA claiming it shows public trust and the opposition suggesting it signals a desire for change. Both sides are campaigning on their past records and future promises.
- When
- Friday (date of PM Modi's remarks), November 7, 2025 (referenced date for OROP implementation and election phase)
- Where
- Bihar
- Why
- To claim political advantage and influence public opinion based on the high voter participation in the first phase of the elections, highlighting the perceived success of NDA governance and criticizing the opposition's past rule and current promises.
Opposition (INDIA bloc, RJD-Congress alliance)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah (on behalf of NDA)
Interpretation of Record Voter Turnout
Opposition (INDIA bloc, RJD-Congress alliance)
The high turnout indicates public anxiety and a desire to vote out the incumbent government, signaling a need for change. The opposition predicts the INDIA bloc will be politically uprooted in the state.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah (on behalf of NDA)
The record turnout demonstrates public trust in the NDA's track record and leadership of Narendra Modi and Nitish Kumar, reflecting confidence in their delivery of development and infrastructure projects.
Governance and Past Rule
Opposition (INDIA bloc, RJD-Congress alliance)
Their past rule is alluded to by Modi's criticism of 'jungle raj' and alleged 'land for jobs scam'.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah (on behalf of NDA)
The NDA has brought Bihar out of 'jungle raj,' which was characterized by poverty, lack of industries, trade, abductions, massacres, and fear during the RJD-Rabri regime. They highlight the current government's development initiatives.
Promises and Policies
Opposition (INDIA bloc, RJD-Congress alliance)
Accused of making false promises, promoting 'insult politics,' and engaging in appeasement politics. The opposition's politics are described as resting on lies.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah (on behalf of NDA)
The NDA delivers on its promises, citing the construction of the Ram Mandir, abrogation of Article 370, and implementation of One Rank One Pension. They highlight their commitment to development and welfare schemes for women and youth, including reservation policies and self-employment opportunities.
- Record Voter Turnout (Phase 1)
- Nearly 65%
- Prime Minister's Campaign Locations
- Aurangabad and Bhabhua, Bihar
- Union Home Minister's Campaign Locations
- Jamui and Bhagalpur, Bihar
- Key Themes Highlighted by PM Modi
- Development, infrastructure projects, Ram Mandir, Article 370, One Rank One Pension, women's representation, self-employment opportunities.
- Key Criticisms by PM Modi
- Opposition's 'jungle raj', false promises, appeasement politics, alleged 'land for jobs scam'.
- Key Promises by NDA
- Viksit Bihar in five years, 50% representation for women in panchayats, 35% reservation in government jobs.
Sources
'NDA's Wave Is Visible Everywhere': PM Modi Claims Massive Lead In Bihar Assembly Elections
PM Modi attacks RJD over 'jungle raj' in Bihar
There will be complete change on November 14th: Tej Pratap Yadav on Bihar poll results
It is a pro-incumbency vote: Dharmendra Pradhan on high turnout in Bihar polls
Migrant Biharis are X factor in polls, says Prashant Kishor
'Won’t Allow Jungle Raj...’: In Aurangabad, PM Modi Hails Bihar For Record Voter Turnout
"Bihar Rejected RJD's Package Of Lies": PM Modi After Record Phase 1 Polling
RJD insulted Congress by snatching winnable seats, CM candidature: PM Modi ahead of Bihar second phase of voting
'Won't Let Jungle Raj Return': Amit Shah Says RJD, Congress Wiped Out In Bihar Phase 1 Election
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"Jungle Raaj Will Return If...": Amit Shah Warns Bihar Amid Elections
Bihar’s transformation: Amit Shah credits Modi for ending Naxalism, boosting development
'Will Clean Seemanchal Of Illegal Immigrants': Amit Shah To NDTV
Bihar Assembly Elections CM Yogi slams opposition: “Those who sold lantern and kerosene and pushed Bihar into darkness are now after people’s ration”
Bihar’s historic voter turnout triggers contrary claims of victory by parties
PM Modi: Bihar Showed Trust In Turnout
