BJP Intensifies Preparations for Bihar Legislative Council Elections Amid Tragedy
BJP ramps up efforts for Bihars MLC elections while addressing recent tragedy in Ganga river, highlighting organizational strategies and support for farmers.
Patna, October 14 (Daily Kiran) : The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is ramping up its preparations for the upcoming elections for eight seats in the Bihar Legislative Council. This comes in the wake of a tragic incident where a boat capsized in the Ganga River at Raghopur, resulting in the deaths of 13 individuals. Bihar’s Agriculture Minister, Vijay Kumar Sinha, described the event as deeply unfortunate, attributing it to administrative negligence. He called for a high-level investigation and emphasized the need for stringent measures to prevent such incidents in the future.
On a separate note, BJP’s national secretary, Rohan Gupta, who has been appointed as co-in-charge for Bihar, visited Patna for the first time since his appointment. During his visit, he held strategic meetings with state president Sanjay Sarawagi and party officials, focusing on the graduate and teachers’ constituencies.
Minister Sinha also addressed the plight of farmers affected by natural disasters, stating that financial assistance of ₹125 crore would be distributed before the Durga Puja festival. He assured that support would extend to any farmers who were overlooked, with aid scheduled for after the festivities.
Regarding the boat tragedy, Sinha expressed his condolences and stressed that the administration is conducting a thorough investigation. He highlighted the importance of learning from this incident to avoid future negligence.
Rohan Gupta expressed confidence in the party’s prospects for the MLC elections, indicating that the current atmosphere in Bihar is favorable for the BJP. He noted that the opposition has already lost in the court of public opinion and that the voices raised in Bihar would resonate across the country.
Gupta acknowledged the significant responsibility placed upon him as co-in-charge for Bihar. He reflected on his prior six-month engagement in the state during the elections, during which he built connections with local leaders. He emphasized the importance of fulfilling promises and maintaining public trust, thanking the party and the people for their support.
