Union Home Minister Amit Shah urged the people of West Champaran, Bihar, to completely wipe out the parties of Lalu Prasad and Rahul Gandhi, accusing them of bringing jungle raj (lawlessness) to Bihar and making Champaran district infamous as a “mini Chambal.”
Addressing a public rally in Bettiah, West Champaran, Shah said that the district had witnessed jungle raj in the past, when nine people were murdered in a single incident. Bihar’s land, he said, was once soaked in blood due to crimes such as kidnapping, extortion, and murder.
“Now, that same jungle raj is trying to return, disguised in new clothes and faces. It is your duty to stop it,” he told the gathering.
He added, “The Tirhut region has suffered from Naxalism for decades. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, we have freed the country from terrorism and Bihar from Naxalism. By 31 March 2026, Naxalism will be completely eradicated from the entire country. In the coming days, we will move forward toward making Bihar a fully developed state.”
Appealing to voters, Shah said, “In the last election, you gave us eight out of nine seats here. But with folded hands, I request you, this time, give all nine seats to the NDA. We must completely wipe out the parties of Lalu and Rahul, who brought jungle raj and made our Champaran infamous as a ‘mini Chambal’.”
West Champaran district has nine assembly constituencies: Valmiki Nagar, Ramnagar (SC), Narkatiaganj, Bagaha, Lauriya, Nautan, Chanpatia, Bettiah, and Sikta.
Speaking later in Darbhanga, Shah said that while the UPA government ruled at the Centre for 10 years and Lalu-Rabri governed Bihar for 15 years, they did nothing for the development of Darbhanga.
“When Modi’s government came to power, we established an AIIMS in Darbhanga. Now, the people of Mithila, Kosi, and nearby areas of West Bengal will no longer have to travel to Patna or Delhi for treatment; even the most serious illnesses will be treated right here in Darbhanga AIIMS,” he said.
He added, “Today is the last day of campaigning here. On 6 November, all of you must press the lotus button (BJP symbol) and ensure victory for all three of our candidates. You must press the lotus button to stop jungle raj.”