Bihar polls: Rajnath Singh predicts over 160 seats for NDA
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh says the NDA is on track for a big win in the Bihar assembly elections, predicting over 160 seats after a strong first-phase turnout.
He's also made it clear that Nitish Kumar will stay on as Chief Minister.
Singh pitches election as choice between progress and 'jungle raj'
Singh pitched this election as a choice between progress—represented by PM Modi and Nitish Kumar—and what he called the "jungle raj" days linked to Lalu Prasad Yadav.
He believes voters care more about development and good governance than old divides.
The NDA has been spotlighting welfare schemes for women and seniors, which Singh says are connecting with people.
Singh calls Congress's job promise unrealistic
Taking a swipe at Congress, Singh called their "one government job per home" promise unrealistic, saying the NDA prefers real opportunities over empty assurances.
He also brushed off Prashant Kishor's party as having little influence this time around.
Next round of voting is set for November 11.