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Modi says grand alliance allowed Naxalmovem­ent

PM says Bihar citizens need to vote while staying safe

- GAYA

Opposition parties have formed a ‘ pitara’ ( box) against NDA called Mahagathba­ndhan ( grand alliance), said Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Gaya yesterday adding that the grand alliance allowed Naxal movement in the past. “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,” said PM Modi while addressing a public rally inGaya.

When action is taken on people who break the country, these people go and stand with them, PM Modi stated, adding that the model of these people has been to make Bihar sick and helpless.

“In the last few years, a lot of effort and strict actions have been taken to limit the activities of Naxals in the country. Naxal presence has nowbeen restricted to limited areas,” he added.

PMModi further stated that Bihar elections are important due to two reasons, this is the first major election taking

place amid Covid- 19 where such a large number of polling is going to take place. “So, it’s important how Bihar will strengthen the public system while staying safe,” he added.

“Secondly, this election is the first election of Bihar in this decade. With the victory of NDA, this election will strengthen Bihar’s role in this decade. The people of Bihar were harmed in the 90’ s. Bihar was pushed into a morass of chaos and people have experience­d it,” he added.

“Today you see a newBihar being formed. The need for lanterns ( RJD’s electoral symbol) in today’s Bihar is over. Today every poor household in Bihar has electricit­y, connection,” said PM Modi.

 ?? Reuters ?? Narendra Modi addresses his supporters in Dehri.
Reuters Narendra Modi addresses his supporters in Dehri.

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