LIVE: PM Modi addresses rally in Bhagalpur, appeals people to 'Go Local'

17:29 October 23

Labourers of Bihar left for their native state & walked thousands of kilometres without food & water. Did PM help you? Did he say that he didn't think & ended up making a mistake? Did he offer buses, trucks, trains to go back home? No: Rahul Gandhi, in Bhagalpur 

17:29 October 23

I met labourers amid Corona pandemic. They told me that had PM given them two days, lakhs of labourers would have easily returned home. They couldn't understand why did the PM not give them at least one day: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi

17:06 October 23

PM Narendra Modi had said that India will be free of Corona within 22 days. I had been saying since February that the poor, labourers & farmers of India will suffer massive losses due to Corona but I was ridiculed: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, in Bhagalpur

17:06 October 23

PM said we'll defeat Corona in 22 days. How? By clanging utensils and shining the light of mobile phones. You too thought if he asking let's do it. It has been 6-7 months, Corona is spreading. PM is not speaking a word: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, in Bhagalpur 

17:06 October 23

Labourers of Bihar were working in different parts of the country for our development - be it Mumbai, Delhi or Punjab. Just like our jawans are standing in Ladakh, the labourers of Bihar were giving their blood & sweat to this nation: Rahul Gandhi, in Bhagalpur

17:06 October 23

Narendra Modi did not give you even a single day and announced a nationwide lockdown. He did not think for even a minute that how will the labourers of Bihar get the money? How will they get food & drinking water?: Rahul Gandhi, Congress

16:32 October 23

Narendra Modi calls himself nationalist but weakened country in 6 years; economy is suppressed, farmers oppressed: Rahul Gandhi

16:32 October 23

PM Narendra Modi, CM Nitish Kumar broke backbone of farmers, medium and small businesses: Rahul Gandhi at Bihar poll rally

16:32 October 23

BJP promising 19 lakh jobs in Bihar akin to its pledge of depositing Rs 15 lakh in bank accounts of people: Rahul Gandhi tells poll rally

15:23 October 23

People of Bihar benefitted through SVAMITA scheme: PM Modi

15:14 October 23

Each & every citizen of Bihar must cast his/her vote in the upcoming Bihar elections , following all COVID19 guidelines & social distancing norms. Also, I will like to appeal to all to 'Go Local' while you shop for the festivals this year, promote local artisans: PM in Bhagalpur

15:05 October 23

Bihar Kisan benefitted by farm laws: PM Modi

15:04 October 23

CM will ensure faster development of state: PM Modi

"People of Bihar know that it is important to make Nitish Kumar the CM again for faster development of the state. The parties who are today standing against NDA are against the growth of the country," says PM Modi at Bhagalpur.

15:02 October 23

PM didn't mention LJP. He's trying to ride 2 horses at once & wants to rule Bihar on 1 of them. He's released an election manifesto pledging 19 lakh jobs; a clear indication that BJP wants their CM in Bihar & retire Nitish Kumar. This is BJP & RSS's plan: Asaduddin Owaisi, AIMIM

15:02 October 23

"People of Bihar know that it is important to make Nitish Kumar the CM again for faster development of the state. The parties who are today standing against NDA are against the growth of the country," said PM Modi.

15:02 October 23

Opposition spreading rumours about MSP: PM Modi

15:01 October 23

Everyone suffered during opposition's 'Jungleraj': PM Modi

14:55 October 23

People of Bihar know that it is important to make Nitish Kumar the CM again for faster development of the state. The parties who are today standing against NDA are against the growth of the country: PM Modi. 

14:54 October 23

He said, "Bihar deserves quality education. Can it be ensured by those who don't even know the value of education or by those who are working 24/7 to bring IITs and AIIMS to Bihar?: PM Narendra Modi, in Bhagalpur 

14:54 October 23

Opposition concerned only with 'developing' their own families, says PM Modi

14:51 October 23

PM 'insulted' soldiers when he said nobody intruded into Ladakh: Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi Friday again accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of having "insulted" the soldiers with his comment that nobody had intruded into Indian territory in Ladakh, and demanded that he tell the country when will the Chinese "be thrown out". Addressing his first rally during the Bihar assembly elections, Gandhi insisted the Chinese army had indeed intruded into Indian territory. "They have seized 1,200 km of our land. But when the Chinese army intruded, why did our prime minister insult our soldiers by saying that nobody entered into the Indian side?" he said.

14:48 October 23

Chirag Paswan thanks PM Modi for showing respect to his father

LJP chief Chirag Paswan thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for remembering his father Ram Vilas Paswan. "As a son, I felt good seeing Prime Minister's love and respect towards my father," says Chirag Paswan. 

14:47 October 23

Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address a public rally in Bhagalpur. Earlier today, he addressed public rallies in Sasaram and Gaya.

13:29 October 23

PM insulted martyrs by saying China didn't intrude: Rahul

Addressing the rally in Nawada, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said that PM Narendra Modi insulted soldiers when he said nobody intruded into Indian territory in Ladakh.

"Twenty of our soldiers were martyred and China took over 1200 kilometres of our land. When China came inside our land, why did our PM, insulting the heroes, said that no one came inside India?" Rahul questioned.

13:10 October 23

Mahagathbandhan allowed Naxal movement in Bihar: Modi

Addressing his second rally of the day in Bihar's Gaya, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said a lot of effort and strict actions were taken to limit the activities of Naxals in the country.

"The opposition parties have formed a 'pitara' against NDA, they call it 'Mahagathbandhan'. But each and every citizen of Bihar is aware of every bit of that Mahagathbandhan which allowed naxal movement in the past," he added.

12:59 October 23

Tejashwi, Rahul address joint rally in Nawada

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi attended the 'Badlav Sankalp' joint rally at Hisua in Bihar's Nawada district.

Addressing the rally, Yadav accused PM Narendra Modi and CM Nitish Kumar of "taking away" the jobs of those employed and forcing all mills to shut down.

11:56 October 23

UPA didn't let Nitish work for 10 years: Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the NDA government under Nitish Kumar in Bihar was necessary to strengthen the resolve of 'Atmanirbhar Bharat.'  

"The people who once ruled Bihar are again looking at the developing state with their greedy eyes. But, Bihar must not forget who pushed them backward, that was the time when there was worsening law and order situation and corruption in the state," he said.

"When I was the Gujarat Chief Minister and Nitish Kumar attended UPA's central meetings, he always told them - don't stall Bihar's development. But for 10 yrs, those who were defeated in Bihar were angry, they influenced Centre and ensured Nitish could not work. They wasted Bihar's 10 years," he added.

11:49 October 23

Modi slams Oppn over Article 370

Prime Minister Narendra Modi slammed the opposition for its demand of restoring Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, and accused it of siding with those conspiring to weaken India.  

"Sons of Bihar lost their lives in Galwan Valley for the tricolour and ensured Bharat Mata's head is held high. Jawans of Bihar were also martyred in Pulwama attack. I bow my head at their feet and pay respects," Modi said.

"NDA government abrogated Article 370. These people say they will bring it back if they come to power. After saying this they dare to ask for votes from Bihar. Is this not an insult of Bihar? The state which sends its sons and daughters to the borders to protect the country," he added.

11:42 October 23

Those who made Bihar 'BIMARU' won't be allowed to return: PM Modi

Taking a swipe at the RJD-led opposition, Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his first election rally in Bihar said, "People have decided that those who have a history of making Bihar 'Bimaru' will not be allowed to return."

11:31 October 23

Nitish welcomes PM Modi to Bihar, thanks him for assistance during COVID-19

Welcoming Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Sasaram, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar thanked him for the assistance provided to the state during the COVID-19 pandemic phase.

Speaking at the election rally in Sasaram, the first one which the Prime Minister is addressing in the poll-bound state, Kumar said the recovery rate from coronavirus was almost 94 per cent in the state and also mentioned the schemes run by the Centre for the benefit of the underprivileged sections and farmers of the state and the country at large.

"I welcome our Prime Minister and I thank people for turning up in huge numbers despite COVID-19 pandemic," Kumar said at the rally being organised in Biada Maidan, Sasaram.

Kumar hailed the special trains run during the lockdown phase to bring migrant workers back to the state, the free distribution of food grains and pulses from April and the cash assistance provided under Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to the female beneficiaries during the COVID-19 phase as the prime examples of Centre's assistance to Bihar.

09:52 October 23

Tejashwi's Gaya rally cancelled as district denies permission for chopper landing

RJD leader and Mahagathbandhan's CM candidate, Tejashwi Yadav's scheduled rally at Gaya was cancelled today, as his chopper was not accorded permission to land at the venue.

Tejashwi was to address a rally at Gaya's Haridas Somnari in support of the local Congress candidate.

However, his chopper was not granted permission to land, as the venue of the public meeting is less than 500 metres away from Gandhi Maidan, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi too is addressing a rally today.

District Magistrate Abhishek Singh said that since it was already decided that the PM's chopper would land at Gandhi Maidan, permission for another landing could not be given on technical grounds.

09:41 October 23

Rahul's Purnia halt cancelled due to route issues

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's scheduled halt at Purnia has been cancelled due to air route-related issues, the local candidate said.

According to Gandhi's schedule, he was to take a 30-minute halt at Purnia, and hold a brief meeting with Congress candidate Indu Sinha and other leaders, before proceeding for his rally at Bhagalpur district's Kahalgaon.

However, due to route-related issues, Gandhi will not be able to halt at Purnia and will instead directly leave for Kahalgaon from Patna, Sinha said.

09:15 October 23

Bihar campaign set to intensify as Rahul, Modi address rallies today

Patna (Bihar): With campaigning for assembly elections on at full swing in Bihar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and former Congress president Rahul Gandhi will add further heft and heat to the proceedings from Friday.

Prime Minister Modi will launch his campaign on Friday by addressing a rally at Dehri in Rohtas district. This will be followed by a second rally at Gaya's historic Gandhi Maidan venue and the third at Bhagalpur.

According to the BJP, the Prime Minister will address 12 election rallies in Bihar. A BJP leader said Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will also attend several election meetings along with the Prime Minister.

For the Congress, Rahul Gandhi will also address two election rallies on Friday. Congress legislative council member Prem Chand Mishra said that Rahul will hold his first rally at Hisua in Nawada while his second rally will be held at Kahalgaon.

Read:Bihar polls: PM Modi to address three rallies today

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav is likely to accompany him at Hisua.

In Bihar, polling for the 243-member assembly elections in three phases will be held on October 28, November 3 and November 7, while counting will take place on November 10.

The first phase will go to polls for 71 assembly seats on November 28, while the second phase will go to 94 seats on November 3 and 78 seats in the last phase on November 7.