Senior BJP leader and former Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Monday expressed confidence that the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) will secure a “decisive, effective, and historic victory” in the ongoing Bihar Assembly elections. His remarks came a day before the second phase of polling scheduled for Tuesday.
Addressing a press conference at the BJP headquarters in New Delhi, Prasad said that the opposition’s tone reflected “frustration and acceptance of defeat.” He referred to Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav’s media briefing held after the campaign period ended, saying, “Making statements during the silence period shows that he has already conceded defeat.”
Responding to Yadav’s allegations that industries were being developed only in BJP-ruled states, Prasad said the RJD leader “has not done his homework.” He highlighted that Bihar has witnessed the establishment of 17 ethanol plants, textile parks, and a flourishing biscuit manufacturing sector.
“Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) worth Rs 1.18 lakh crore have been signed. Bihar today is free from the atmosphere of terror that once plagued it,” Prasad added.
The senior BJP leader credited the NDA’s sustained electoral success over the past two decades to a “trust factor” between the alliance and the people of Bihar. He said the large turnouts at Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s roadshows demonstrated strong public faith and confidence in their leadership.
Framing the election as a choice between “jungle raj and good governance,” Prasad accused Tejashwi Yadav of continuing the political legacy of corruption and lawlessness associated with his father, former Chief Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav. “In the jungle raj era, ransom amounts were decided at the Chief Minister’s residence,” he alleged.
Taking aim at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Prasad described him as a “political tourist,” saying, “He goes on safaris instead of engaging in serious campaigning. The issues he raises have become tired and irrelevant.”
Addressing questions about the alleged deployment of police from BJP-ruled states, Prasad clarified that law enforcement forces during elections are mobilized by the Election Commission of India, not by political parties.
Urging patience regarding voter turnout figures, the former Union Minister said, “Let’s wait for the Election Commission’s official data. Everything will be clear soon.”
As Bihar prepares for the second phase of polling, the BJP’s leadership continues to project confidence in its governance model, emphasizing development, public trust, and stability as its key electoral pillars.
