Bihar elections will bring end to 'jungle-raj', says PM Modi

Targets RJD leader Lalu Prasad and says that those who've been to jail don't come away with any constructive learning

Taking the battle to Nitish Kumar's turf, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a massive rally in Gaya, claiming that he could feel the winds of change in Bihar.

Accusing the Bihar administration of arrgoance by turning back development aid from Delhi, Modi added that the forthcoming elections would signal the end of 'jungle raj' in the state, as the people have decide to change their fortunes.

"This election is about making Bihar free from 'jungle raj' and an arrogant government. I can see that the people of Bihar have decided upon two things. First is the development of Bihar and second is change," Prime Minister Modi said at his mega 'parivartan' rally in Gaya.

"The number of people has doubled in Gaya from the last time when I came to the city during the Lok Sabha polls. The increase in numbers shows which way the wind is blowing," he added.

The Prime Minister claimed that his party had the wherewithal to foster change in Bihar's education sector, thereby altering the destiny of the state.

"Isliye, pichhli baar mai aya tha to maine kaha tha, RJD ka seedha seedha matlab hai 'Rozana Jungle Raj ja Darr' (That's why, I said when i was here the last time, that the RJD had very plainly advocated the rule of fear through jungle raj)," Modi said.

In an apparent reference to RJD leader Lalu Prasad, he quipped that those who've been to jail don't come away with any constructive learning -- their learning can only be detrimental.

The Prime Minister pointed out that Bihar had contributed tremendously towards the country's development.

"Bihar has contributed the most in country's development. We see a Bihari IAS officer in almost every corner of the country," he said.

Elaborate security arrangements have been made by the administration for the rally.

The BJP, which along with its allies had won 31 of the 40 seats in Bihar in the 2014 Lok Sabha polls, is set for a battle against a united Janata Parivar comprising of the JD (U) and RJD.