In a fiery address that set the political stage ablaze, Union Home Minister Amit Shah declared that Bihar would witness its "true Diwali" on November 14, following what he anticipates will be a decisive defeat for the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) in the upcoming assembly elections.
Speaking at a massive BJP rally in Patna, Shah didn't mince words as he launched a scathing attack on the opposition party. "The people of Bihar are waiting for the real Diwali," he proclaimed, "and it will come on November 14 when the RJD loses the elections."
Political Fireworks Before Festival of Lights
The Home Minister's statement came as part of a broader offensive against the RJD-led opposition in the state. Shah accused the party of promoting dynastic politics and corruption during their tenure, contrasting it with what he described as the development-oriented governance of the NDA alliance.
"For years, Bihar suffered under the misrule of family-based politics," Shah asserted. "Now, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership and with Nitish Kumar's governance, the state is moving toward prosperity and development."
Strategic Timing Ahead of Elections
The November 14 date holds significant political weight as it marks the conclusion of the assembly elections in Bihar. Shah's metaphorical linking of the electoral outcome with the festival of Diwali appears to be a carefully crafted political strategy to energize the BJP's support base.
Political analysts suggest that the Diwali analogy is particularly potent in the Indian context, where the festival symbolizes the victory of light over darkness and good over evil. By framing the election results in these terms, Shah aims to position the BJP-led alliance as the harbinger of positive change.
Rival Parties React
Unsurprisingly, Shah's comments have drawn sharp reactions from opposition parties. RJD leaders have dismissed the statement as "political dramatics" and accused the BJP of trying to divert attention from more pressing issues facing the state.
As the election campaign intensifies, such symbolic statements are likely to become more frequent, with both sides employing cultural and religious metaphors to connect with voters in the politically crucial state of Bihar.
