Day before Bihar elections kick off, CM Nitish Kumar goes ‘home’ to Nalanda constituency

Nitish Kumar campaigned in Islampur in Nalanda constituency, reminding JD(U) supporters of what he had done, and what he promises to do if voted back to power.

Bihar CM and JD(U) chief Nitish Kumar addresses a rally in Nalanda, Bihar on 27 October 2020 | Praveen Jain | ThePrint

Nalanda: A day before Bihar begins its three-phased assembly election, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar Tuesday addressed a rally at Islampur in the state’s Nalanda district, his home constituency.

Voting for the first phase of Bihar assembly elections will take place on 28 October, followed by the second phase on 3 November and the final phase on 7 November. Counting of votes of all three phases will take place on 10 November.

In his speech, Kumar made no mention of the RJD-led opposition in the state, speaking only about his own track record in governance. He also listed several development works carried out by him in his home district, as chief minister and even as a union minister earlier.

ThePrint’s National Photo Editor Praveen Jain brings you snapshots from the CM’s rally.

People on the ground waving at Nitish Kumar’s helicopter | Praveen Jain | ThePrint

Cut outs of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and CM Nitish Kumar dotted the venue | Praveen Jain | ThePrint

Supporters brace dust clouds as Nitish Kumar’s helicopter lands at the rally venue | Praveen Jain | ThePrint

CM Nitish Kumar arrives in Islampur in Nalanda district, his constituency | Praveen Jain | ThePrint

The Bihar CM waves to the gathered crowds while his security details escorts him, albeit without social distancing | Praveen Jain | ThePrint

A security personnel sanitises the podium before Nitish Kumar addresses the crowd | Praveen Jain | ThePrint

BJP’s flags were part of the campaign paraphernalia at the venue | Praveen Jain | ThePrint

Nitish Kumar’s supporters wear masks with the JD(U) flag and Nitish Kumar’s face printed on it | Praveen Jain | ThePrint

While talking about what he had done for the constituency, the Bihar CM also apologised in case the people were unhappy with his work | Praveen Jain | ThePrint

Among his poll promises, Nitish Kumar said he would ensure there were streets lights in every village if elected to power for another term | Praveen Jain | ThePrint