The Bihar election campaign intensified as Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath delivered impassioned speeches, drawing parallels between governance models and historical figures. Addressing supporters in Siwan, Adityanath’s remarks about the RJD candidate Osama Shahab, son of a notorious figure, underscored his campaign’s aggressive stance. He criticized opposition parties for allegedly associating with criminal elements and drew a strong reaction by stating they preferred to honor historical figures like Babur and Aurangzeb over national pride. Adityanath highlighted his ‘bulldozer model’ of law enforcement, asserting zero tolerance for crime. He linked the Ram Temple’s construction to ‘cultural justice,’ accusing the Congress and RJD of past opposition. The chief minister also invoked the history of ‘jungle raj’ in Bihar, urging voters to support the NDA for continued development and stability. He stressed the importance of the ‘double engine’ government in accelerating progress and contrasted past ‘family rule’ with current welfare initiatives. His campaign, filled with local dialect and strong pronouncements, aimed to consolidate support for the NDA’s electoral prospects.
