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PM Modi launches Bihar poll campaign: As it happened
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Pic courtesy: ANI Kickstarting NDA's poll campaign in Bihar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi focussed his attack on former BJP ally and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, accusing him of "backstabbing" the people of the state and alleging that there is some problem with his "DNA".
Nationalist Congress Party leader Tariq Anwar says the BJP will face defeat in Bihar after Delhi.
मोदी जी ने कहा मेरा डीएनए ख़राब है| मैं बिहार का बेटा हूँ तो ऐसे में मेरा डीएनए तो बिहार के लोगो का डीएनए है | (1/2)
— Nitish Kumar (@NitishKumar) July 25, 2015
अब मैं बिहार की जनता पर छोड़ता हूँ कि उनके डीएनए को ख़राब बताने वाले को वह कैसे जवाब देती है| (2 /2 )
— Nitish Kumar (@NitishKumar) July 25, 2015
JD(U) MP KC Tyagi says the PM's speech was disappointing. It felt that Modi had come to Bihar to take revenge from Nitish Kumar, adds Tyagi.
I have observed Bihar very closely while sitting in Delhi and has realised that Rs 50,000 crore will not help realise Bihar of my dream. I will come to Bihar again after Monsoon Session ends in Parliament and announce the package: PM
I have not forgotten my promises. There is no question of forgetting my promises to you. I interacted with people in Patna without being afraid amid blasts in Patna last year. I had then promised to give Rs 50,000 crore package to Bihar. I promise to fulfill that promise: PM
During the last elections, Nitish Kumar had said that if he was unable to provide electricity to entire Bihar, he would not come to ask for votes again in 2015...But have you got the electricity? It has not come. But he has come to ask for votes. He betrayed your trust. Forget me, he even backstabbed you. Such people cannot be trusted again. The agreements I signed in Bhutan and Nepal during my foreign visits will help Bihar get electricity, I am here to promise you to provide 24-hour electricity: PM
This elections will help you get rid of the fear of the `jungle raj`, asserts the PM. He adds that he came to Muzaffarpur after launching a series of schemes in Patna for the benefit of people of Bihar.
Seeking to play a dalit card, Modi says Nitish Kumar had practised "political untouchability" not only towards him but also a "mahadalit" former chief minister Jitan Ram Manjhi, an erstwhile leader of JD(U), who has since joined NDA. He said even George Fernandes, former associate of Nitish Kumar, and BJP leader Sushil Kumar Modi, were not treated well by him even though they had worked shoulder-to-shoulder with him.
There seems to be some problem in Nitish Kumar's DNA because the DNA of democracy is not like that. In democracy, you give respect even to your political rivals, Modi says.
PM Modi takes a dig at Lalu Prasad Yadav for his comments about "drinking poison", which was made in an apparent reference to his accepting Kumar's leadership. He says while he (Lalu) had chosen to do so for his "vested interest", why was he forcing the people of Bihar to "drink poison" along with him.
You have elected me for five years and Bihar has made huge contribution in it. I am very grateful to you. Those who say that they won't let the PM enter Bihar, and won't make any relation with the Centre, will it be of any help to you: PM
Addressing a public meeting, Modi says Kumar practices "political untouchability". He recalls how the JD(U) leader had refused to entertain him after inviting him over dinner and had snapped ties with BJP because of his dislike towards him two years back. "He has stabbed not only me in the back but people of Bihar also. If you disliked me, you could have slapped me in a room or strangulated me. The disappointing fact is that people of Bihar suffered because of you," says the PM.
I want to ask you if you want a change in Bihar. Should there be a change in policies in Bihar, do you need peaceful life? Give me an opportunity to be at your service: PM Modi
They used to tell me, why do you need to come to Bihar, we already have one Modi (Sushil) - PM Modi
CM tweeted this morning that 'you are coming to Bihar after 14 months, you are welcome'. I thank you Mr CM for welcoming me - PM Modi
Some leaders of Bihar who used to make fun of my tweeting, are now doing it themselves - PM Modi
I had never imagined I would see a sea of people at this rally. Political pundits will understand whose government will be formed if they see this crowd - PM Modi
Once our alliance comes to power in Bihar, the people of the state will reach new heights - PM Modi
Like in Centre we must elect an NDA government in Bihar, so that wheels of development move smoothly, says Jitan Ram Manjhi at the Muzaffarpur rally.
People backed you to get rid of 'jungle raj' and you are now taking them towards the same: PM
Former Bihar chief minister Jitan Ram Manjhi addresses Muzaffarpur rally, likens Nitish Kumar to `Ravana` and Narendra Modi to 'Lord Rama'.
RJD chief Lalu Prasad accuses Prime Minister Narendra Modi of trying to create differences between him and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.
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Bihar will have Assembly polls later this year in which a tough contest is expected between the ruling JD(U)-RJD-Congress alliance and the BJP on the other side.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in Muzaffarpur after inaugurating a slew of programmes in Patna. He is scheduled to address a rally and launch BJP-led NDA government's campaign for the Bihar Assembly polls.
The Prime Minister gives some examples of how productivity could be increased by applying science in the farm sector and also by identifying areas in which farmers' income could be increased by adopting scientific innovations. He says there was tremendous scope of increasing farmers' income through honeybee production which had a huge global market. "At present, five lakh farmers are engaged in honeybee production which could be expanded among five crore farmers who could gain tremendously by lucrative price in international market," he says.
PM Shri @narendramodi addressing the gathering at the 87th ICAR Foundation Day Celebrations at Patna pic.twitter.com/9Cet43lhrW
— PIB India (@PIB_India) July 25, 2015
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Despite having vast water resources, Bihar is bringing fish worth Rs 400 crore every year from Andhra Pradesh, which can be changed by developing fishery in the state: PM
My government's priority is to usher in four-prong revolutions in tune with the four colours -- saffron, green, white and blue in the national flag, says the PM. He, however, in a lighter vein adds people might derive different meaning from saffron revolution (colour of BJP flag), but it meant revolution in the field of energy.
Emphasising on taking research from lab to land, Modi exhorts agricultural scientists to give a report to him in six months identifying priorities needed to be given for fast pacing the farm growth.
"As agricultural land is shrinking, there is a need to increase per acre productivity through newer research in the field of agriculture," Modi says and urges the agri scientists of the country to help this happen.
Making an appeal to agricultural scientists to take their research from laboratory to the field, Prime Minister Narendra Modi says he envisioned "second green revolution" in the eastern states. "I can see clearly that the second green revolution will take place from eastern states like Bihar, West Bengal, Odisha, Jharkhand, Assam, and eastern Uttar Pradesh," the Prime Minister says.
Record sowing of pulses and oilseeds by farmers in kharif season: PM at Indian Council of Agriculture Research
Bharatiya Janata Party leader Shahnawaz Hussain, on Twitter, says Nitish Kumar has asked questions from the PM, but the people Bihar seek answers from the CM.
Nitish has asked questions from PM @narendramodi ,whereas Biharis want answers for JungleRaj-1 of Lalu & JungleRaj-2 of Nitish. #BJP4Bihar
— Shahnawaz Hussain (@ShahnawazBJP) July 25, 2015
Massive crowd at Muzaffarpur to listen to Shri @narendramodi . This place is 3 times bigger than Gandhi Maidan of Patna. #BJP4Bihar
— Shahnawaz Hussain (@ShahnawazBJP) July 25, 2015
Nearly 2,000 policemen have been deployed here for Modi's security after intelligence agencies warned of a possible "human bomb attack" on him.
A news channel reports that Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will launch a door-to-door campaign against PM Narendra Modi in Bihar. This could be the result of the deepening camaraderie between Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Kejriwal.
JD(U) president Sharad Yadav says the PM did not any announce any new scheme today. All were repackaged old schemes, noted Yadav,
PM Modi and Bihar CM Nitish Kumar are attending the 87th foundation day functions of the Indian Council of Agriculture Research (ICAR) at the Sri Krishna Memorial Hall in Patna.
PM Shri @narendramodi launching five ICAR programmes at the 87th ICAR Foundation Day Celebrations at Patna pic.twitter.com/2ZRreARUZy
— PIB India (@PIB_India) July 25, 2015
JD(U)'s national spokesperson KC Tyagi asks if it could ever be possible that there is no politics in Narendra Modi's speech. There is a difference between special package and special status, adds Tyagi. Notably, JD(U) chief Nitish Kumar has been campaigning for special status for Bihar.
Cricketer-turned-BJP MP Kirti Jha Azad speaks of euphoria surrounding the PM's visit.
'4 mile long jam on #NH57, I WONDER if they will reach before @narendramodi speaks hundreds of vehicles stranded pic.twitter.com/7WJgZJO2WQ
— Kirti Azad (@KirtiAzadMP) July 25, 2015
BJP's national spokesman MJ Akbar tells ANI that Nitish Kumar and Lalu Prasad can never give a stable government to Bihar.
The Prime Minister recalls he promised a special package of Rs 50,000 crore for the state before the Lok Sabha polls last year. However, he promises that he would announce bigger package at the right time. "Looking at our dreams for a prosperous Bihar, we will give a bigger package than Rs 50,000 crore. This is my promise," says the PM.
The development of Bihar is our prime agenda. If India has to progress, then the development of eastern India is essential. Unless Bihar is developed, the country cannot be developed: PM Narendra Modi
The Prime Minister differs with the Chief Minister's view that Bihar has suffered losses due to the recommendations of the 14th Finance Commission. Modi says all the states are reaping equal benefits of the 14th Finance Commission. After increasing 10 percent in central tax devolution to the states as per recommendations of 14th Finance Commission, Bihar would get Rs 3.75 lakh crore in five years between 2015-20 which could have been Rs 1.50 lakh crore as per the previous devolution formula.
Gas grid is as important as Railways. We already have Ganga, now we want to bring in `Urjaa Ganga`. A huge infrastructure is required to develop gas grid. We have to work on how to provide gas to each cooking gas consumer: PM
Days of chalking out development plans sitting in Delhi are over. Priority of my government is to devise plans suited to development of states: PM Modi
The work which could have been completed during Atal ji (Behari Vajpayee's) tenure took 2015 to be finished. I totally agree with Nitish ji that if the (Lok Sabha) polls (in 2004) had taken place six months later (than April-May), the work could have been completed then only. Politics has hindered development of Bihar, creating great loss, says Modi. Taking a jibe at former railway minister Lalu Prasad Yadav, the PM adds, "After the change in the government, the railway ministers that came from here halted the work and after we came to power we have again started the work. Let those who wants to do politics do it. But the people of Bihar have been hit because of it." Nitish Kumar rightly said that IIT Patna, whose new campus was inaugurated today, should also cater to the State's development needs, says the PM. Modi expresses hope that the Incubation Centre for medical devices, launched at the IIT, would help manufacture medical devices in India to make them easily accessible for all.
PM Modi notes states are becoming competitive with regard to development. He says India will progress only through the development of the States, and for this the Centre and States have to work together.
A lot of programmes were launched here today. There is no alternative to development. Development is the answer for all problems, says Modi in his address after he inaugurated five projects here.
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar says the 38-km railway line from Daniyawan-Bihar Sharif could have been completed had polls in 2004 not taken place six months ahead of the tenure of the NDA government ended. "I hope delayed railway projects are completed soon," adds Kumar.
Nitish Kumar highlights Bihar's contribution to the projects inaugurated by the Prime Minister. The Bihar government provided 500 acres of land for new campus of IIT at Bihta. The state paid Rs 300 crore for starting two units of 250 MW each of power projects at Barauni, says Kumar.
Nitish Kumar suggests the PM to provide a provision for increasing subjects to be taught at IIT-Patna. "Food agriculture engineering, aerospace engineering, architecture and planning are a few of subjects that should be taught here," says Kumar.
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar welcomes Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is visiting the state for the first time after becoming the PM. He further thanks the PM for launching a slew of programmes of five ministries - comprising the Railways, Power, HRD, IT and Communications and Petroleum and Natural Gas. The Chief Minister, in his speech, addresses state BJP leader Sushil Kumar Modi as his "old friend", Nand Kishore Yadav as "most favourite old friend" and actor-politician Shatrughan Sinha as "Bihari Babu".
The PM lays the foundation stone for Incubation Centre for Medical Electronics, Patna.
PM Shri @narendramodi unveiling the foundation stone for Incubation Centre for Medical Electronics, Patna pic.twitter.com/FROytnMJFC
— PIB India (@PIB_India) July 25, 2015
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launches the Jagdishpur-Haldia gas pipeline project at an estimated cost of Rs 10,000 crore, which would enable cooking gas consumers in Bihar to refill gas through pipeline, once the project gets completed in four-five years
The PM inaugurates the newly-constructed campus of Indian Institute Of Technology-Patna at Bihta.
PM Shri @narendramodi dedicating to the nation the permanent IIT Campus at Patna pic.twitter.com/ldf3zFdIXE
— PIB India (@PIB_India) July 25, 2015
The PM inaugurates the Daniawan-Bihar Sharif new railway line and flags off the Rajgir-Bihar Sharif-Daniawan-Fatuha passenger train and Patna-Mumbai AC Suvidha Express.
PM flagging off the Rajgir-Bihar Sharif-Daniawan-Fatuha passenger train and Patna-Mumbai AC Suvidha Express pic.twitter.com/vweEurm12w
— PIB India (@PIB_India) July 25, 2015
PM Narendra Modi launches the Deen Dayal Gram Jyoti Yojana for integrated power project in Bihar. Bihar Governor Keshri Nath Tripathi, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, Union Ministers - Suresh Prabhu, Ram Vilas Paswan, Ravi Shankar Prasad, Dharmendra Pradhan, Piyush Goyal, Upendra Kushwaha and Ram Kripal Yadav - are present on the occasion.
The PM and the Bihar CM are sharing dias at an official function at the Veterinary College Ground in Sheikhpura where Narendra Modi would launch a slew of programmes of five ministries comprising the Railways, Power, HRD, IT and Communications and Petroleum and Natural Gas.
Patna Senior Superintendent of Police Vikash Vaibhav says: "Modi arrived at the Patna airport by a special Indian Air Force aircraft." Governor KN Tripathi and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar receive the PM.
PM Shri @narendramodi being welcomed by Bihar Governor Shri Keshri Nath Tripathi & CM Shri Nitish Kumar in Patna pic.twitter.com/Xql8dLNjaQ
— MIB India (@MIB_India) July 25, 2015
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in Patna. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is at the airport to receive him.
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar also shared his party's new slogan.
Sharing the slogan that the party has issued on Mr. Modi's arrival in Bihar pic.twitter.com/rpMpqCdE4t
— Nitish Kumar (@NitishKumar) July 25, 2015
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar takes a potshot at PM Narendra Modi on Twitter:
We’re grateful after 14 months Modiji finds time to visit Bihar. As we get ready to hear more promises what about his old ones?
— Nitish Kumar (@NitishKumar) July 25, 2015
आपकी सरकार में देश के कुछ पूंजीपतियों का भला ज़रूर हुआ लेकिन सब यह जानना चाहते हैं कि देश की जनता का अच्छे दिन आने का इंतज़ार कब ख़त्म होगा?
— Nitish Kumar (@NitishKumar) July 25, 2015
People are awaiting to get their 15-20L from the black money you promised to bring back from abroad . Could we hear something on this?
— Nitish Kumar (@NitishKumar) July 25, 2015
First U-turn on MSP, then your apathy towards farmers’ distress, and finally your new land bill. Is this what you promised to farmers?
— Nitish Kumar (@NitishKumar) July 25, 2015
You promised special status for Bihar. 14 months and people are still waiting
— Nitish Kumar (@NitishKumar) July 25, 2015
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Four people, including three alleged Maoists, were detained in Bihar for suspicious activities ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's day-long visit today, police said. The intelligence agencies have warned of a possible "human bomb attack" on Modi on the lines of former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi's assassination, a top police officer said.
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Ahead of the PM's visit, Janata Dal (United) puts up posters in a bid to convince voters to choose Nitish Kumar over Narendra Modi.
The Prime Minister will arrive in Muzaffarpur by helicopter to address the 'Parivartan Rally' at Chakkar Maidan this afternoon.
The PM will attend the 87th foundation day functions of the Indian Council of Agriculture Research (ICAR) at the Sri Krishna Memorial Hall in Patna.
Modi will also launch the Jagdishpur-Haldia gas pipeline project at an estimated cost of Rs 10,000 crore, which would enable cooking gas consumers in Bihar to refill gas through pipeline once the project gets completed in four-five years.
The PM will launch the Deen Dayal Gram Jyoti Yojana for integrated power project in Bihar at an estimated cost of Rs 76,000 crore of which the Centre would contribute Rs 63,000 crore. The project will help improve power and water supply to the villages of Bihar.
The PM will inaugurate the newly-constructed campus of IIT-Patna at Bihta and flag off two pairs of trains between Patna and Mumbai.
The PM will attend an official function at the Veterinary College Ground in Sheikhpura where he would launch a slew of programmes of five ministries comprising the Railways, Power, HRD, IT and Communications and Petroleum and Natural Gas.
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