Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently targeted the opposition in Bihar, particularly the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and the Congress, by reviving the term "jungle raj" to characterize their rule in the state. Speaking to BJP workers through a video conference at the "Mera Booth Sabse Mazboot: Yuva Samvaad" event, he urged the youth of Bihar to gather elderly people to share stories of the "jungle raj" era, which refers to the alleged misrule and lawlessness under RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav's tenure as Chief Minister. Modi criticized the opposition alliance, calling it a "lathbandhan" (a coalition of criminals) instead of a "gathbandhan" (alliance), stating that many of its leaders are out on bail. He accused the opposition of prioritizing self-interest and dynastic politics over inclusive development and appealed to the public to vote them out in the upcoming elections. Modi's comments come in the context of the Bihar Assembly elections, where the RJD has announced Tejashwi Yadav, Lalu's son, as its chief ministerial candidate. Modi framed the election as a crucial moment to write a new chapter of prosperity for Bihar, emphasizing that the mistakes of the past "jungle raj" era should not be repeated by the state's youth. In his portrayal, the "jungle raj" period saw economic stagnation, lawlessness, and exploitation, in stark contrast to the development agenda he attributes to the current ruling alliance (NDA) led by him .
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