Prime Minister Narendra Modi used a virtual call to rally BJP workers in Bihar just days before the state’s assembly elections.
The hour‑long session, held from Patna, focused on encouraging a record voter turnout, especially from women. Modi highlighted government schemes that lift poor families and praised grassroots “Panna Pramukhs” for their hard work.
A message for women voters
During the call, Modi praised “Panna Pramukhs” – local women’s leaders who help organise voters – and urged them to push for high participation. He spoke about the Garib Kalyan Yojana, noting how it has helped families earn a living, reduced domestic violence, and added food and shelter support. A Panna Pramukh named Shalini shared how the scheme has improved her community and thanked Modi for his leadership.
Women driving change
Modi stressed that women are the engine of social progress. He recalled a visit to the house of Bharat Ratna Karpoori Thakur, a historic champion of social justice, and told the women that Thakur’s dream is alive through their work.
He highlighted Bihar’s progress in clean energy via the PM‑Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana and said that the Metro Rail project is designed to keep women safe on public transport.
Success stories from rural Bihar
Neelam Chandravanshi, a self‑help group leader, recounted how an initially hesitant group of women learned to save ₹2,000 each. Their collective savings bought livestock and, with a ₹50,000 loan under the PM‑Mudra scheme, they purchased four sewing machines. Today, her group has 180 members, each running her own small business. Modi congratulated her and used her story to illustrate how women can lead political change.
Overcoming the “Jungle Raj”
Modi asked Chandravanshi about how young people remember the period of political turmoil known as Jungle Raj. She spoke of a 2020 incident where a neighbour’s daughter was abducted, illustrating how dangerous the era once was. Modi encouraged women to share these stories with the new generation to remember the importance of a democratic, safe society.
Mobilising voters at the grassroots
Gunja Baingani, State President of a BJP‑affiliated farmers’ wing, updated on booth‑level mobilisation. She explained that Block Level Officers (BLOs) are handing out voter slips door‑to‑door and arranging transport for people who can’t vote. Baingani also mentioned that women in Bihar are increasingly independent and that the opposition’s past attacks on cultural symbols, such as “Chhathi Maiya,” have only strengthened their resolve to vote for the BJP.
Modi said that women are becoming “courageous voters” and urged a 100 % turnout among female voters in Bihar. He pointed out that more than 140 million women have received ₹10,000 through various schemes like Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao and Mission Indradhanush.
Farmers’ support and job promises
Vandana Patel, a BJP Mahila Morcha member, praised new agricultural reforms. She highlighted the increase in farmer assistance from ₹6,000 to ₹9,000 and reiterated Modi’s pledge of ten million jobs for women in every district. Patel shared that many voters consider Modi “a god‑like figure” who provides free food and medicine, strengthening their support for his policies.
A call to action before the polls
In closing, Modi said that Bihar will set new records with women’s participation. He challenged party workers to continue door‑to‑door outreach and to keep “the slogan of 225 in 2025” alive—a phrase coined by Patel to emphasize a strong electoral presence.
The virtual meeting came just as the BJP pushes its campaign strategy to mobilise women voters in Bihar for the upcoming assembly elections. With Modi’s support and an emphasis on existing welfare schemes, the party aims to secure a decisive victory ahead of the polls.
Source: ianslive
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