Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) chief, Chirag Paswan, on Thursday predicted a historic NDA victory, criticising the Mahagathbandhan for its late start in campaigning.
“Our voices have gone hoarse from campaigning, yet the Mahagathbandhan has not found it necessary to step out of air-conditioned rooms. Their press conference shows one man’s face, not alliance unity. This isn’t ‘Gathbandhan dharma’. Congress should worry,” Paswan said, expressing confidence in forming the government on November 14.
Speaking to reporters, he added, “I am happy and satisfied that all NDA allies are campaigning continuously. The day the nomination submissions for the first phase concluded, we started campaigning. Out of arrogance and ambition, Mahagathbandhan allies have sacrificed their alliance. In today’s press conference, only one face is visible. This is not how you follow ‘Gathbandhan dharma’. I don’t know how Congress will see this, but the Mahagathbandhan should be concerned.”
He further stated, “I am confident that we will register a historic win with an all-time high and form the government this time.”
Meanwhile, as the Mahagathbandhan attempts to resolve “friendly fights” on a few assembly seats, Congress leader, Pawan Khera, asserted that all decisions required to secure victory in the upcoming assembly elections have already been taken.
“Whatever decisions needed to secure victory have been taken,” Khera told reporters.
The Congress leader also took a dig at Prashant Kishor over his claim that the “contest is between NDA and Jan Suraaj”, saying, “Everyone has the right to speak and dream. We are very confident and are receiving the blessings of Bihar.”
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He refuted reports of clashes within the Mahagathbandhan, asking, “Let the opposition say whatever they want, but there has never been a clash between us. Is Tejashwi Yadav’s photo in the poster a relevant issue? Does this concern the youth of Bihar? Can you see anyone upset? Everyone is smiling. When was it ever bad?”
Commenting on senior Congress leaders not accompanying candidates during nomination, Khera said, “Let those who want to show off, do it. We are contesting elections on issues. Our alliance is contesting the polls on issues. This is not the time for showing off. Bihar is troubled; its youth is troubled. Do you want to show off with ‘band baaja’? Do it then.”
As the election dates approach, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader, Tejashwi Yadav, is likely to be announced as the Chief Ministerial candidate by the opposition Mahagathbandhan today.
The declaration is expected during a joint press conference by the alliance parties. Tejashwi, the Bihar Leader of Opposition (LoP), has previously served as Deputy Chief Minister.
The Bihar Assembly elections will be held in two phases on November 6 and 11, with results declared on November 14.
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