During the visit, the Prime Minister is scheduled to release the NDA manifesto for the upcoming Assembly elections. He is also expected to meet religious and community leaders as part of his outreach programme.
The final Bihar election result 2025 is out, and the NDA has swept the state with 202 seats, returning to power with a commanding mandate. The BJP–JD(U) combine dominated across regions, while the Mahagathbandhan suffered major losses. Here is the complete party-wise tally confirmed by the Election Commission.
"The central government is strong, but with today's results, the NDA will get stronger. Now our government will remain at the Centre and in the states till 2047," Bawankule said.
On Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s perceived silence, the RJD leader pointed out that the CM was not being allowed to speak. His observation was echoed by Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera, who also questioned the NDA over the CM’s absence from the discourse.
The Supreme Court’s rulings on privacy, same-sex relationships, the national biometric identification system, the hijab ban and reservations, to name a few, have garnered attention both within India and on the global stage.
Badal said that the decision was taken because of the centre's stubborn refusal to give statutory legislative guarantees to protect assured marketing of farmers crops on MSP.
This was not the time to raise such an issue, given the need for a strong opposition against the BJP-led NDA that was out to destroy the country’s Constitutional ethos and democratic principles, he said.
It will take some time to pan out whether an alternative government will be formed or the state will see an early election, or perhaps President's rule.
If the Government of Indias attempt to strike a final accord in Nagaland after decades of political talks creates fear and anxiety in the minds of people, then it cannot be called a solution for peace.
The writer is a former General Manager, International Centre, Goa and former Dy. General Manager, India International Centre, New Delhi.
