Siwan (Bihar) [India], November 12 (HBTV): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched a scathing attack on Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) candidate Osama Shahab, son of former MP and controversial leader Mohammad Shahabuddin, in Siwan’s Raghunathpur constituency, alleging that the candidate’s family has a criminal background known across the nation and the world.
‘The RJD candidate from this constituency is known for his family’s criminal background in the nation and around the world. There is zero tolerance towards crime and criminals in Uttar Pradesh. RJD and its allies are against the construction of Ram Temple in Ayodhya and the Maa Janaki Temple in Sitamarhi,’ Adityanath said while addressing a public rally.
Taking a dig at the opposition’s past governance, Adityanath said, ‘Before 2005, the slogan used to be Sabka Saath, Lekin Parivaar ka Vikas. Now they want to increase mafia rule in Bihar.’
Highlighting the Centre’s anti-Naxal operations, he said Union Home Minister Amit Shah has declared that India will be free from Naxalism by March 2026.
‘Union Home Minister Amit Shah has declared that India will be free from Naxalism by March 2026. We want to develop all sections of society,’ the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister added.
On March 21, Home Minister Amit Shah outlined in the Rajya Sabha the steps taken by the BJP-led government to strengthen internal security and said Naxalism will be eliminated from the country by March 21, 2026. He spoke of the government’s measures to tackle terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir, the Naxal challenge, drug abuse, and problems in the Northeast.
‘I say it in this House with responsibility that Naxalism in this country will be eliminated by March 21, 2026,’ Shah said.
Meanwhile, in Bihar, the elections will see a primary contest between the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the Mahagathbandhan. The NDA includes the Bharatiya Janata Party, Janata Dal (United), Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular), and Rashtriya Lok Morcha. The Mahagathbandhan, led by the Rashtriya Janata Dal, comprises the Congress, Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) (CPI-ML) led by Deepankar Bhattacharya, Communist Party of India (CPI), Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPM), and Mukesh Sahani’s Vikasheel Insaan Party (VIP).
Additionally, Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj has announced candidates for all 243 seats in the state. The assembly elections will be held in two phases on November 6 and 11, with results to be declared on November 14.
(ANI)