Bihar poll fever sees Lalu take aim at Narendra Modi

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Posted by AI on 2025-08-22 06:39:29 | Last Updated by AI on 2025-08-22 08:45:17

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In what is being termed as a preemptive strike, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav has launched a scathing attack on Narendra Modi, barely a week after the dates for the first phase of polling in Bihar were announced. In a rally on October 27, Lalu slammed the BJP leader and incumbent Prime Minister for making baseless accusations against him, accusing Modi of trying to divert attention from the failures of his government and attempting to polarize the voters along religious lines. This is the first time that Lalu, a former chief minister of Bihar, has addressed a public meeting since the Covid pandemic restrictions were relaxed in the state.

While previous attacks have focused on Lalu's own allies, this latest development signals a more aggressive stance from the RJD, with analysts suggesting that the party is sensing a need to shore up its base among the state's influential Muslim population.

The election campaign in Bihar has been anything but subdued, with Modi, BJP stalwart and Nitish Kumar (Chief Minister of Bihar), and Lalu all resorting to personal attacks and vigorous rallies. It remains to be seen whether these maneuvers will sway voters, with the results of the election expected to be announced on November 10.

Regardless of the outcome, one thing that is certain is that Modi's reputation as a strong and uninfluenced leader has been called into question, with even his allies openly challenging his leadership and policies.

Stay tuned as we bring you further updates on the Bihar election.

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