Banka: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launched a strong attack on the Grand Alliance and the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) during his election rally in Banka, Bihar, just before the first phase of voting. Addressing a large public gathering, Singh said that the people of Bihar must decide whether they want the state to move forward with development or go back to the days of “jungle raj.” He said that under the NDA government, Bihar had seen visible progress and that the upcoming election would decide whether that journey continues.
Rajnath Singh accused the opposition parties of making false promises and misleading the people for votes. “Only those with clean hands can make Bihar a developed state,” he said. Taking a dig at the RJD, Singh added, “The RJD government always promises jobs but never delivers. Bihar has changed now. People here talk about development, not threats. Earlier, death used to run in Patna, now the metro train runs.” His statement drew loud cheers from the audience and was seen as a sharp reminder of the law and order situation in Bihar during earlier RJD governments.
Speaking further, Singh said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India was moving rapidly on the path of development, and Bihar should continue to be a part of that progress. “It is the responsibility of the people to connect Bihar with the journey of development,” he said. The Defence Minister highlighted the NDA government’s work in areas such as roads, electricity, and education, saying that these improvements had changed the lives of millions of people. He added that the opposition, driven by greed for power, was trying to mislead voters with false claims.
During his speech, Rajnath Singh also mentioned the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam. He said the attackers had killed innocent people after asking their religion, but India’s response was based on humanity, not revenge. “India is a country where women don’t even kill an ant but keep aside flour for it,” he said. “We are a people who believe in peace and compassion, but when it comes to national security, we take the strongest possible action.” His remarks were met with loud applause from the crowd.
Rajnath Singh’s speech comes at a crucial time as political parties are holding their final campaign rallies before voting begins. His statement, “Earlier, death ran in Patna, now the metro runs,” has become one of the most talked-about moments of the campaign. It reflects the NDA’s message that Bihar has moved away from its past of crime and instability and entered a new phase of development under their rule.
