As the assembly elections in Bihar are approaching, political rhetoric is increasing. Meanwhile, the ‘India’ alliance has toughened its stand regarding the Waqf (Amendment) Act.

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav and CPI(ML) general secretary Dipankar Bhattacharya on Sunday (26 October) clearly said that if the ‘India’ coalition government is formed, then this law will not be allowed to be implemented in the state.

Waqf law will be thrown into the dustbin as soon as the government is formed – Tejashwi Yadav

While addressing the election rally in Katihar district of Seemanchal, Tejashwi Yadav said that if the new government is formed, this controversial Waqf law will be thrown into the dustbin. He alleged that the BJP government is trying to create a rift between communities through this law. This statement of Tejashwi also got the support of Congress MP Tariq Anwar. Anwar said that Congress Party is against the Waqf Act and we fully support this stand of Tejashwi. He also added that opposition leaders like Mamata Banerjee have also been opposing this bill.

As soon as we come to power, the pretense of prohibition will stop – Tejashwi

Meanwhile, CPI (ML)’s Dipankar Bhattacharya, while releasing his party’s manifesto ‘Parivartan Sankalp Patra’ in Patna, said that not only the Waqf Act, but all other ‘anti-federal structure’ laws brought by the Center will also not be implemented in Bihar. He termed the prohibition law implemented in the state since 2016 as a ‘sham’ and said that after coming to power, this law will be thoroughly reviewed.

At the same time, Jan Suraj Party chief Prashant Kishore also gave a big statement on liquor ban. He said that if his party comes to power, ‘this fake prohibition law’ will be abolished and the revenue from it will be invested in the development of Bihar.

Rahul Gandhi will come to Bihar after Chhath festival

Amidst the political turmoil, Congress also announced that after the festival of Chhath, Rahul Gandhi will come to Bihar and will stay in the state on 29 and 30 October. Along with him, preparations are also going on for rallies of other senior leaders including Priyanka Gandhi and party president Mallikarjun Kharge.

PM Modi will soon hold rallies in Muzaffarpur and Chhapra

At the same time, BJP is already ahead in the campaign. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold rallies in Muzaffarpur and Chapra on October 30, while in Bhojpur and Nawada on November 2. Apart from this, he will also participate in a road show in Patna. Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan took stock of the preparations for the road show in Patna on Saturday.

CM Nitish Kumar reached Chirag Paswan’s house for Chhath Puja.

Meanwhile, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar reached the house of LJP (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan on Sunday, where he received ‘Kharna’ Prasad on the occasion of Chhath Puja. While sharing pictures with the Chief Minister on social media, Chirag Paswan wrote, Honorable Chief Minister, thank you for visiting my house and receiving ‘Kharna Prasad’.

In this heated environment of politics, both NDA and India Alliance are strongly presenting their views among the public on issues like Waqf law and liquor ban. Now it remains to be seen whose promises the voters of Bihar trust.

Bihar’s opposition alliance party India Alliance has announced its chief ministerial candidate. Senior Congress leader Ashok Gehlot has projected Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader and former Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar Tejashwi Yadav as the CM face. He has said that the Grand Alliance is contesting the elections under the leadership of Tejashwi and if the government of India is formed, Tejashwi will be the Chief Minister.

Along with this, Ashok Gehlot also told the reasons for electing Tejashwi Yadav as the CM face. In the joint press conference of the Grand Alliance held on Thursday, October 23, Ashok Gehlot said that Tejashwi Yadav is a youth leader and connects with the youth of Bihar. He knows the problems of the youth and always works forward to find their solutions. Ashok Gehlot also said that Tejashwi Yadav is the future of Bihar.

‘Tejashwi did wonders in Bihar elections 2020’- Ashok Gehlot

Apart from this, Congress’ Bihar election in-charge Ashok Gehlot praised Tejashwi Yadav and said that Tejashwi had done wonders in the year 2020. He was very close to victory. NDA government came to power only due to minor vote difference and money power, otherwise Tejashwi Yadav would have won. Therefore, India Alliance unanimously projects Tejashwi Yadav as the Chief Minister face of the Grand Alliance.

‘We have chosen, who is the CM face of NDA?’- Ashok Gehlot

Along with the announcement of his CM face, Ashok Gehlot also asked the ruling coalition party NDA as to who is their CM candidate? In fact, despite repeated demands from current Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, BJP has not yet declared him as the CM face. It has only been said that NDA will contest Bihar elections under the leadership of Nitish Kumar. In such a situation, it is not yet confirmed whether Nitish Kumar will become the CM of Bihar again if the NDA government is repeated.

‘Nitish Kumar will not be the CM face of NDA’- Tejashwi Yadav

In the same press conference, Grand Alliance’s CM candidate Tejashwi Yadav even claimed that BJP will not allow Nitish Kumar to become the Chief Minister this time. Tejashwi Yadav said that injustice is being done to Nitish Kumar in NDA. There was neither any joint PC nor was Nitish formally declared the chief ministerial face.

In such a situation, Tejashwi Yadav also claimed that due to Nitish Kumar being unwell, he will not be able to become CM next time. Neither NDA government will come nor BJP will make him the CM.

Regarding Bihar assembly elections, National General Secretary of CPI (ML), an important party associated with the leftist camp, Dipankar Bhattacharya has given a big statement on seat sharing and unity of the alliance. He admitted that this time the alliance is bigger than before, due to which delay in seat coordination and some disagreements were natural.

Dipankar Bhattacharya said that this time there was a desire to include Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP) in the alliance. Due to this, all the parties had to sacrifice some of their seats. He told that due to this process there was some delay in ticket distribution and complete unity could not be achieved immediately on some seats.

There should be complete unity in every assembly constituency

Dipankar Bhattacharya also clarified that it has been decided by the alliance that there will be no ‘friendly fight’ on any seat. He said that we have made it clear that there should be complete unity in every assembly constituency. Wherever there is some confusion, that too will be resolved by the last date of withdrawal of nominations.

#WATCH Patna, Bihar | CPI(ML) leader Dipankar Bhattacharya says, “It’s a bigger coalition this time. The VIP party (Vikassheel Insaan Party) wanted to accommodate this new party. And that meant that everybody had to sacrifice a few seats. So the whole thing got a bit delayed.… pic.twitter.com/LRuyLY1KVp

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Left parties performed their responsibilities with full honesty

The CPI(ML) leader claimed that the Left parties have played their part honestly and have given top priority to strengthening the alliance. He said that our aim is not to win or lose on any one seat, but to stop the fascist forces in entire Bihar and strengthen the voice of the people.

Dipankar Bhattacharya also said that even though seat distribution may have taken time, the unity of the India alliance will be even stronger at the time of elections. He expressed hope that by the time the process of withdrawal of nominations is completed, the alliance’s common candidate on every seat will become clear and opposition unity will emerge in a stronger form than before.

Our goal is not power, but change – Bhattacharya

Dipankar Bhattacharya finally said that our goal is not power but change. The expectations of the people in Bihar are high and we will unite and try to live up to them.

Political analysts believe that this statement of CPI(ML) is not only an attempt to calm the dissatisfaction related to seat sharing, but also gives a message that the Left parties still want to maintain balance and cooperation within the alliance.

CPIML General Secretary Dipankar Bhattacharya has said a big thing regarding Bihar Assembly Elections (2025). He has advised that the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), the biggest ally of the opposition alliance, should be ‘more generous’ towards small colleagues as the ‘India’ alliance is likely to expand with the possible entry of new parties in Bihar.

Dipankar Bhattacharya said that his party is expecting to contest at least 40 out of 243 seats. In the last election, the party contested 19 seats. In an interview to ‘PTI-Bhasha’, Bhattacharya has given this statement.

What did the Congress say when more seats were asked for?

After the recently concluded ‘Voter Adhikar Yatra’, Dipankar Bhattacharya said on the demand of more seats of Congress, “I have seen reports of some Congress leaders seeking about 70 seats, but last time they contested 70 seats and won only 19 seats. In 2015, Congress had contested 40 seats, 27 won. Was carrying out the burden of excessive capacity. I think there should be a balance somewhere. “

On the other hand, Dipankar Bhattacharya said that the last time the CPI (Male) Liberation was less represented and this time we want proper representation. There are also new colleagues, which means that RJD and Congress will have to contest in less seats than in 2020. They have to be more generous.

Currently, the Grand Alliance includes six parties RJD, Congress, CPI (Male) Liberation, CPI, CPI and Mukesh Sahni’s developing Human Party (VIP). Prior to the elections to be held later this year, Lok Janshakti Party (Paras faction) and Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) are also likely to join it. Bhattacharya said that we have already submitted a list of about 40 seats. speaking terms. Now it has to be seen how many seats go into whose account.