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BJP’s Bihar Poll Strategy Focuses on ‘Infiltration’ Issue

  • Shivani 
  • Election
By Shivani
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BJP's Bihar Poll Strategy Focuses on 'Infiltration' IssueSaralnama

The BJP is building its Bihar poll narrative around 'infiltration' and alleged demographic crisis. Prime Minister Modi and Home Minister Shah have spoken about driving out infiltrators. This strategy aims to polarize voters, especially in the Seemanchal region with a large Muslim population. However, BJP's allies like JD(U) are uncomfortable with this approach. The Opposition accuses BJP of using infiltration as a scapegoat for failures in voter roll revision. JD(U) prefers focusing on development achievements. RJD and Congress challenge BJP's claims, citing lack of data on infiltrators in Bihar. Political analysts say this narrative may resonate differently across regions. The Bihar Assembly elections are scheduled for 2025. (Updated 26 Sep 2025, 17:00 IST; source: link)

Key Points

  • The BJP is building its Bihar poll narrative around 'infiltration' and alleged demographic crisis
  • Prime Minister Modi and Home Minister Shah have spoken about driving out infiltrators
  • This strategy aims to polarize voters, especially in the Seemanchal region with a large Muslim population