BJP campaign song emphasizes Bihar's development achievements

Bihar's ruling party, BJP, has released a new campaign song as the state prepares for assembly elections later this year. The song highlights the development in Bihar over the past two decades and promotes both central and state government initiatives. Vinod Tawde, the BJP's national general secretary, unveiled the song, which is sung in Bhojpuri. It showcases various images, including cultural sites, farmers at work, modern highways, and schoolchildren benefiting from government programs. Tawde shared the song on social media, calling it a celebration of the state's progress. The song, titled "Chamke Bihar, Gamke Bihar, Amritkal mein Damke Bihar," also includes controversial references. It contrasts the current government with past leadership by displaying old photographs of RJD leader Lalu Prasad and depicting negative images of his time in office. The RJD and Congress have criticized the BJP's song, citing increasing crime in the state. RJD spokesperson Chitranjan Gagan described the portrayal of Bihar as deceptive, calling the current times "poisonous." Congress spokesperson Rajesh Rathore echoed this sentiment, referring to the state's situation under the BJP's rule. Meanwhile, JD(U) leader Neeraj Kumar remarked that the song's content is a party affair for the BJP. He acknowledged the ongoing collaboration between the NDA and JD(U) while also noting that Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's presence in Bihar politics cannot be overlooked.