FEAR OF ‘JUNGLE RAJ’ RETURN, SOPS TO WOMEN: BJP’S WINNING MANTRA

A yearlong plan, backed by discreet RSS groundwork and two prominent factors-financial women-centric schemes (F-2) and the widely fanned fear of the return of Jungle Raj under an RJD government-moved together strategically to benefit the BJP in Bihar's 2025 Vidhan Sabha elections.

- RAJESH KUMAR THAKUR @ New Delhi

Guided by the masterful electoral strategy of Amit Shah, the party, with NDA support, created a conducive electoral atmosphere that enabled it to emerge as the single-largest contender, despite not having a charismatic leader of Nitish Kumar's stature.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who served as the national poll mascot for the NDA, described the outcome as a triumph of governance and development. “Good governance has won. Development has won. The pro-people spirit has won. Social justice has won. Gratitude to each and every person of Bihar for blessing the NDA with a historical, unparalleled victory in the 2025 Vidhan Sabha elections. This mandate gives us renewed strength to serve the people and work for Bihar,” Modi posted on X following the results.