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Patna, Nov 2 (IANS) Amid high-voltage campaigning by political parties ahead of the first phase of Bihar assembly elections, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday claimed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘deep and heartfelt’ relations with the residents of the state.
Fadnavis, who is currently in the poll-bound state to campaign for National Democratic Alliance (NDA) candidates in the high-stakes battle, lauded PM Modi’s public engagement, including in poll-bound Bihar.
Speaking to media persons ahead of the Prime Minister’s two public rallies and a road show in the state on Sunday, Fadnavis said, “PM Modi has a special emotional connection with Bihar. PM Modi has Bihar in his heart, while the Prime Minister lives in their hearts. This relationship is very deep. The people of Bihar will give him a warm welcome today.”
Many other NDA leaders have commented on PM Modi’s popularity and his deep connection with Bihar.
Union Minister Chirag Paswan said, “PM Modi’s visit always brightens the NDA’s prospects. Whenever he comes, our alliance benefits. His visit boosts people’s enthusiasm and strengthens public confidence.”
He further said that the duo of Nitish Kumar in the state and the Prime Minister at the Center are taking the state forward on the path of development. The next five years will be very important for Bihar. This will prove to be a golden period for the state.
Meanwhile, the atmosphere in Nawada has heated up before the arrival of the Prime Minister.
BJP MP Vivek Thakur said that people are very excited about the Prime Minister’s fourth visit to Nawada.
He said that people from every village will come to see Prime Minister Modi. There are no caste or community barriers here. Even though the stage is small, the crowd is huge.
An elaborate security cordon has been deployed in Nawada, with state police and security personnel beefing up security ahead of the Prime Minister’s public rally in the city.
The first phase of voting for the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections is to be held on November 6.
-IANS
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