“This set up is hopeless. Even the individuals on the opposite facet of the highway (RJD) understand it,” one of many males engaged on erecting a cover exterior the JDU workplace in Patna stated whereas tying bamboo poles on the eve of counting down the times.
By the following afternoon, when it turned clear that the NDA was heading for a landslide victory within the Bihar meeting elections, sweets started to be distributed from beneath that very cover.
Occasion staff began arriving on the JDU workplace campus from Friday morning and shortly the Kalpuri Sabhagarh auditorium was crammed to capability. As information vans lined up exterior, individuals inside watched the outcomes proven on two massive projectors.
Because the solar rose, so did the variety of seats for the JDU, and with it the joy of the gang. slogan ofNitish Kumar ZindabadBy midday, individuals poured from the auditorium into open areas on the grounds, drums and firecrackers rang all through the campus, and packing containers of sweet have been pried open and handed round.
“Girls’s Victory”
Sharda Devi, one of many many ladies who confirmed up on the celebration workplace, stated the victory was not solely a victory for Chief Minister Nitish Kumar but in addition for the ladies of Bihar. “He has received… and this lopsided victory is not only his, it’s a victory for the ladies of Bihar. He has been supporting ladies for years, so why will ladies cease supporting him? Tejashwi has come to energy. I stated I’d give Rs 2,500 (to the girl), however Nitish ji has already proven the way in which by giving Rs 10,000,” she stated, referring to the Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana. 1.5 crore ladies entrepreneur candidates will obtain Rs 10,000.
Behind her have been two massive posters that includes Nitish Kumar, highlighting two extra of his latest welfare-related choices that many consider contributed to his landslide election victory. The inexperienced poster stated:With 125 items of free energy lowering the burden on their pockets, Bihar has woken up and it’s seen on everybody’s faces at this time. (125 items of free electrical energy has eased the burden on our pockets, made Bihar shine and brightened our faces.)”
The opposite poster was orange and browse:Each previous man, widow and disabled particular person had a mom, their pension was elevated by 1,100 rupees, and there was a smile on each face. (Each aged particular person, widow and disabled particular person acquired dignity, pension was elevated to Rs 1,100 and smiles have been delivered to everybody).”
Mohammad Farooq, one other celebration member from the identical campus, stated, “Muslims trusted solely Nitish ji earlier than they usually nonetheless belief him. You possibly can see how peaceable it was for 20 years beneath his authorities. He created mosque boundaries in all places. Then again, RJD He handled Muslims as a vote financial institution and didn’t even give him the deputy CM publish. An individual who had by no means received was appointed as deputy CM candidate. Underneath Nitish’s rule, he gained lots and he was all the time with us.”
“Diwali for 2”
The celebrations continued on the JDU workplace constructing, with celebration staff and supporters smearing one another’s faces.
Some individuals from the BJP workplace got here carrying posters of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and flags of the saffron celebration and greeted the JDU supporters with hugs.
“bihar matlab nitish kumar (Bihar means Nitish Kumar),” a bunch of ladies shouted, adopted by “NDA alliance Zindabad (Lengthy dwell the NDA alliance)” and set off firecrackers on the entrance of the workplace.
Just a few hundred meters down the Vierchand Patel Move, the Bharatiya Janata Occasion workplace held a celebration much like the one on the JDU advanced, with a flurry of firecrackers being set off on the entrance.
“Diwali has been celebrated twice in Bihar this time,” stated a person who was watching the fireworks from exterior.
Inside, the music system blared a music with the lyrics:Jodhya Modia Nitish Jike Hit Hoye (Modi-Nitish duo is successful)” A gaggle of JDU staff waving celebration flags have been additionally seen dancing and celebrating with BJP supporters on the BJP workplace.
In one other part, individuals have been dancing and chanting songs to the beat of drums. “Jai Modi, one other Modi authorities. 2025, Nitish once more.” (Lengthy dwell Modi, this time Modi authorities, 2025, Nitish once more).”
“Nitish ji and Modi ji constructed Bihar during the last 20 years. The individuals are not silly sufficient to offer the RJD one other probability to loot and destroy Bihar,” stated Mayank Kumar, one of many supporters on the BJP workplace.
One other official stated the Bharatiya Janata Occasion is a staff’ celebration, not a dynasty. “The NDA received due to the exhausting work and unity of the employees. They (opposition events) couldn’t even comply with seat sharing. As a substitute of combating collectively, they fought amongst themselves. How will they win?” Rajesh Singh stated.
one other scene
In between the BJP and JDU places of work was the RJD workplace and the scene there was fairly completely different.
Contained in the workplace, a projector streamed dwell outcomes as at JDU, however far fewer chairs have been occupied. A dark face displayed the tally of celebration members on the display screen. A crowd of younger supporters gathered close to the lantern statue, united in disbelief.
Some individuals advocated “vote-choli.” “Wherever Tejashwi went, there have been large crowds, so why did he get so few seats? The votes have been undoubtedly stolen,” stated Saqib, one of many youths.
One other, Sourav Rai, additional accepted and welcomed the outcome. However he additionally had a warning. “…That is the way in which it’s. Folks will now perceive why we’d like a robust opposition celebration. Let’s simply wait and see how the Bharatiya Janata Occasion will act after forming the federal government. They acquired votes within the title of Nitish ji, however even he is not going to be allowed to perform,” Rai stated.
Close to the celebration workplace, a girl promoting greens went about her day by day life, unaffected by the feelings of both facet. “Who wins or loses, what distinction does it make to us? A poor artificial cash on the streets yesterday, he’s doing the identical factor at this time and he’ll do the identical factor tomorrow,” he stated.
