Bihar Polls: Modi Hails Democracy's Victory as NDA Secures Landslide Win

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the recent Bihar assembly polls as a historic victory for democracy, citing the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance's sweeping mandate. The NDA secured 202 of the 243 seats, retaining power in the state. Modi attributed the NDA's success to the people's trust in the party's commitment to development. He criticized the opposition Rashtriya Janata Dal for prioritizing "Jungle Raj" over progress, leading to widespread disillusionment among voters. The PM noted that the highest voter turnout in Bihar's history, with women participating at a 9% higher rate than men, was a testament to democracy's triumph. Modi urged state governments to focus on development, emphasizing that the Bihar polls showed the vast aspirations of Indians and their trust in parties with good intentions. He also highlighted the need for a conducive environment for investment and ease of doing business, citing India's emergence as a model of hope for the world. The PM stressed the importance of social justice, ensuring benefits reach the poor, marginalized, and deprived. He criticized previous governments for prioritizing their own interests and praised the NDA's efforts to saturate schemes and leave no one behind. Modi also touched on the threat of urban naxalism, stating that the Congress party has become a danger to the country's unity by abandoning national interest for its own motives. He emphasized the need to reset India's educational and cultural moorings, freeing the country from its colonial hangover. The PM concluded by urging state governments to compete in development parameters and prioritize people's interests, rather than being in an "election mode" or "emotional mode." He urged them to work towards creating a better environment for investment, ease of doing business, and social justice, ensuring a brighter future for all Indians.