Amit Shah lauds Nitish Kumar’s track record during a Diwali campaign pitch in Bihar as polls near — seat sharing, rallies and NDA strategy take centre stage.
Amit Shah, senior BJP leader and Union Home Minister, used a high-profile Diwali campaign pitch this week to heap praise on JD(U) leader Nitish Kumar as Bihar heads into the assembly elections. Speaking at NDA rallies and public events across Saran and Narayanpur, Shah highlighted Nitish’s governance record and credited him with helping stabilise the state over the past two decades — a clear message aimed at consolidating the NDA’s core voters ahead of the polls.
Party insiders say Shah’s Diwali-timed praise also serves a tactical purpose: easing seat-sharing talks within the NDA and presenting a united front to counter the RJD-Congress alliance’s challenge. Reports note meetings between top leaders in Patna as leaders finalise constituency lists and campaign strategy for the two-phase polling schedule.
Shah contrasted the NDA’s development agenda with criticisms of past administrations, underlining law and order improvements and infrastructure projects that the alliance says benefited Bihar’s economy and social welfare. He urged voters to back proven leadership while framing the election around stability and growth — key messaging that targets rural and urban swing seats.
The campaign now shifts to door-to-door outreach and local rallies as both sides sharpen ground operations. Observers will watch whether Shah’s public endorsement of Nitish sways undecided voters in marginal constituencies and how seat allocations between BJP and JD(U) affect local dynamics. With nominations closing and campaigning intensifying, Bihar’s political landscape is set for a high-stakes test of regional alliances and election messaging.
