Bihar – Prime Minister Narendra Modi will officially kickstart his Bihar campaign for the upcoming assembly elections on October 24 with a significant visit to Karpoori Gram in Samastipur district. The location holds special significance as it is the birthplace of former chief minister Jannayak Karpoori Thakur, who was posthumously honored with the Bharat Ratna in January 2024, making it a strategically important starting point for the electoral battle.
State BJP president Dilip Jaiswal announced on Sunday that the Prime Minister’s Bihar campaign will include six visits to the poll-bound state between October 24 and November 7. This intensive schedule underscores the importance the ruling party places on securing victory in the two-phase assembly elections scheduled for November 6 and 11.
First Day of Bihar Campaign: Dual Rally Strategy
The Prime Minister’s Bihar campaign will begin with a tribute to the late Jannayak before addressing his first rally at Karpoori Gram in Samastipur. This symbolic gesture aims to connect with the legacy of the popular leader while energizing party workers and supporters. Following the morning event, Modi will address another rally in Begusarai the same day, demonstrating the intensive nature of the Bihar campaign strategy.
By choosing to pay respects to Karpoori Thakur at the campaign’s outset, the BJP is signaling its commitment to honoring Bihar’s political heritage while positioning itself as the inheritor of the beloved leader’s vision for the state’s development and social justice.
Extended Schedule Through Early November
Jaiswal shared the Prime Minister’s Bihar campaign itinerary during a press conference on Sunday, revealing that Modi will address public rallies at Muzaffarpur and Chapra on October 30. These locations represent strategically important constituencies where the BJP aims to consolidate its support base and attract undecided voters.
The Prime Minister is also scheduled to visit the state on November 2, 3, 6, and 7 as part of his comprehensive Bihar campaign. While Jaiswal did not disclose specific locations for these later rallies, sources familiar with the matter indicated that the venues have been identified and submitted to the Prime Minister’s Office for final clearance. The PM’s time slots have already been secured, awaiting only location confirmation.
Massive Deployment of National Leaders
The Bihar campaign will witness unprecedented deployment of the BJP’s top leadership. Union Home Minister Amit Shah is expected to address approximately 25 public rallies across the state, matching the intensive schedule planned for Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Union Minister Nitin Gadkari. This coordinated effort demonstrates the party’s determination to leverage its strongest campaigners for maximum electoral impact.
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The party leadership has prepared a comprehensive road map for deploying these senior leaders throughout the Bihar campaign period, ensuring that every region receives adequate attention from national-level politicians who can draw large crowds and energize the party’s grassroots organization.
Star Campaigners List: 40 Heavy Hitters
The BJP has strategically identified 40 star campaigners for the Bihar campaign, signaling its intent to mount an all-out effort in this high-stakes political contest. Besides Prime Minister Modi and Home Minister Shah, the list includes several chief ministers who have proven track records of electoral success in their respective states.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, and Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta have all been included in the star campaigners’ list for the Bihar campaign. Their presence brings diverse regional perspectives and appeal to different voter segments.
Local Leadership in Bihar Campaign
The Bihar campaign star campaigners list also features prominent state-level leaders who bring local credibility and grassroots connections. Bihar Deputy Chief Ministers Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha will play crucial roles, along with state BJP president Dilip Jaiswal. Their intimate knowledge of constituency-level dynamics will complement the national leaders’ broader appeal.
Union Minister Giriraj Singh and former Union Ministers Ravi Shankar Prasad and Ashwini Kumar Choubey have also made it to the BJP star campaigners’ list, bringing their parliamentary experience and local influence to the Bihar campaign. Their involvement ensures that the party’s message reaches every segment of the electorate.
Additional Campaign Warriors
Other prominent names on the Bihar campaign roster include Nityanand Rai, Radha Mohan Singh, Renu Devi, Prem Kumar, Rajiv Pratap Rudy, Sanjay Jaiswal, Nand Kishore Yadav, Sadhvi Niranjan, and Vinod Tawde. This diverse group represents various social constituencies and brings specialized expertise to different aspects of the electoral battle.
The extensive list of campaigners reflects the BJP’s strategy of saturating the state with high-profile visits during the Bihar campaign period, ensuring that voters across all 243 constituencies receive direct engagement from party leaders.
Election Timeline and Stakes
The Bihar campaign culminates in a two-phase polling process, with 121 seats going to the polls on November 6 and voting scheduled for the remaining 122 constituencies on November 11. The results will be announced on November 14, making this a compressed but intensive electoral battle.
The BJP’s deployment strategy for the Bihar campaign demonstrates the party’s recognition that this election carries significant implications for national politics. Victory would reinforce the NDA’s dominance in eastern India, while defeat could embolden opposition forces ahead of future electoral contests.
Prime Minister Modi’s six planned visits represent just the tip of the iceberg in what promises to be one of the most intensively fought Bihar campaign seasons in recent history, with the ruling party leaving no stone unturned in its quest for electoral success.
