Campaigning for the first phase of the Bihar Assembly elections concluded on Tuesday evening. Bhojpuri actress Akshara Singh reached Mahua to support Tejaswi Yadav's elder brother Tejpratap Yadav. During her speech, she jokingly asked Tejpratap for a piece of land if he wins. Tejpratap made headlines by naming Mukesh Roshan, the RJD candidate from Mahua, as one of five traitors. He alleged that Roshan received the ticket without Lalu Yadav's knowledge while Lalu was unwell. Among political leaders, opposition leader Tejashwi Yadav held the most rallies with 83 meetings, including roadshows. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar held 60 rallies, while Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed 15 meetings and one roadshow. In Patna, Lalu Yadav conducted a five-kilometre roadshow for CPI-ML candidate Gopal Ravidas from Fulwari constituency.
Campaign Numbers and Political Activity in First Phase
The first phase campaign ended on Tuesday with leaders holding numerous public meetings. Opposition leader Tejashwi Yadav topped the list by addressing 83 rallies, including roadshows, in a very short time. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar stood second with 60 meetings. Nitish had already completed a tour of Bihar before the election announcement. Prime Minister Narendra Modi held 15 rallies and one roadshow. Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi, and Priyanka Gandhi together addressed 15 meetings. On Tuesday, Lalu Yadav conducted a five-kilometre roadshow in Patna for CPI-ML candidate Gopal Ravidas from Fulwari constituency, drawing large crowds of Left and RJD supporters for one hour.
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