Ranchi: Union Minister Chirag Paswan expressed strong confidence in the National Democratic Alliance (NDA)’s prospects in the upcoming elections in Jharkhand and Maharashtra. Speaking to the media during his campaign in Ranchi, he highlighted the shortcomings of the current Jharkhand government and reiterated the benefits of a “double-engine government” led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Paswan criticized the five-year tenure of Chief Minister Hemant Soren’s government, alleging rampant corruption and lack of governance. “The way people had to face disappointment in the five years of Hemant Soren’s government, the way corruption happened, and the fact that the Chief Minister himself went to jail on corruption charges, has led people to demand change,” he said. He further claimed that the public has lost faith in the state leadership and is ready to bring the NDA to power in Jharkhand.
Shifting his focus to Maharashtra, Paswan pointed out the satisfaction among voters with the current NDA-led state government. “I was campaigning in Maharashtra yesterday, and I could see that people are happy with the work of the current government. The results on November 23 will reaffirm people’s trust in PM Modi’s leadership,” he remarked.
The Union Minister underscored the advantages of a “double-engine government,” where the state and central governments work in harmony to accelerate development. “When there is a double-engine government, the states benefit significantly. This is evident in states where the NDA is in power,” he added.
Paswan exuded optimism that the NDA would emerge victorious in both states. “This time, the NDA government will come to Jharkhand. Similarly, the NDA government will return in Maharashtra, ensuring continued development and good governance,” he concluded.
With the assembly elections in both states nearing, Paswan’s statements reflect the NDA’s focus on presenting a united front and leveraging their development agenda to sway voters. The results, slated to be declared on November 23, will determine whether this confidence translates into electoral success.
