Narendra Modi

This special report focuses on the jubilant reactions following the Indian women's cricket team's historic, first-ever World Cup victory, led by a congratulatory message from Prime Minister Narendra Modi. 'A spectacular win by the Indian team in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 Finals. Their performance in the final was marked by great skill and confidence,' the Prime Minister stated in a post on X. The nation celebrated as captain Harmanpreet Kaur's team defeated South Africa by 52 runs in a thrilling final in Navi Mumbai to clinch the coveted ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 trophy. This landmark achievement for the 'Women in Blue' is being hailed as a golden moment for Indian cricket, which will inspire a new generation of athletes across the country.

This Special Report from India Today focuses on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's high-profile roadshow in Patna, a major campaign push for the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections for the NDA. The event, which started from Dinkar Golambar and also featured JD(U) leader Lalan Singh and Patna Sahib MP Ravi Shankar Prasad, is analysed by political experts Rajat Seti and Sajjan Kumar. 'Have you ever seen any political leader of any human colour, any political ideology having people take out aarti thalis and trying to do aarti of a leader from their balconies?' asks political analyst Rajat Seti. The report captures the euphoric atmosphere as the Prime Minister's cavalcade moves through the city, just days before the first phase of polling on November 6. It explores the BJP's strategy to energise its core supporters and prevent complacency, juxtaposing the current political climate with the 2020 elections and highlighting the singular influence of 'Brand Modi' on the electoral outcome.

This special report focuses on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's historic roadshow in Patna, Bihar, a first for any Indian Prime Minister, and his tribute to the revered national poet Ramdhari Singh Dinkar. Political analyst Rajat Seti observed that the BJP's strategy is to 'present a very stark contrast between, you know, a united House of the NDA and Prime Minister going in hammer and tongs against the disunity in the ranks and file of the Congress. And the RJD.' The report details the BJP's aggressive campaign, with senior leaders like Dharmendra Pradhan and Vinod Tavde on the ground, reflecting a strategy to energize the party's base. The event is portrayed as Prime Minister Modi doing the 'heavy lifting' for the NDA alliance in the state, aiming to counter any complacency among urban voters ahead of the crucial polls.

This special report focuses on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's massive roadshow in Patna, a major show of strength by the BJP in its Bihar bastion ahead of the Lok Sabha elections. The coverage delves into the competing campaign narratives of development versus the RJD's 'Jungle Raj' and features a sharp rebuttal from senior BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad to opposition attacks. Prasad stated, 'If Rahul Gandhi does not know how to respect the post of Prime Minister, then he is sanskaraheen (uncultured/lacking values).' The report captures the charged atmosphere on the ground, analyzing the BJP's strategy to energize its base and the significance of the Prime Minister leading the campaign from the front in a crucial state like Bihar. It also touches upon the absence of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar from the event, which was explained by his engagement in parallel public meetings.

This special report focuses on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's massive roadshow in Patna, kicking off the final campaign leg for the Bihar assembly elections. The event is a significant show of strength for the NDA, which is aiming to secure another term in the state where it won 30 out of 40 Lok Sabha seats in 2024. A young supporter at the rally voiced high expectations, stating, 'Jaise ki agar NDA jeet hoti hai to Bihar mein bahut rozgar milega aur palayan dur hoga' (If the NDA wins, there will be a lot of employment in Bihar and migration will stop). The broadcast captures the voter sentiment on the ground, including among the youth and women, as the first phase of polling on November 6th approaches for 121 constituencies, including those in the capital, Patna. The roadshow began near the iconic Dinkar Chowk, where the Prime Minister paid tribute to the great poet Ramdhari Singh Dinkar.

This special report focuses on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's election campaign speech in Bihar, where he attacked the Congress on corruption and announced significant promises for farmers. Citing a former Congress Prime Minister, Modi said, 'a Congress prime minister himself had said that when one rupee is released from Delhi, it becomes 15 paise by the time it reaches the villages'. He questioned which "panja" (hand) was responsible for the pilferage. The PM highlighted that the central government provides farmers with ₹6,000 annually under the PM-Kisan Saman Nidhi scheme. He then unveiled the Bihar NDA's manifesto promise to add an extra ₹3,000 to this, taking the total annual support for farmers in the state to ₹9,000 if the alliance returns to power.

This special report focuses on the political face-off during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's roadshow in Patna, Bihar, featuring BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad and his sharp rebuttal to comments made by Congress's Rahul Gandhi. Reacting to Rahul Gandhi calling the Prime Minister 'darpok' (coward), Ravi Shankar Prasad stated, 'If Rahul Gandhi does not know how to respect the post of the prime minister, then he is sanskaar heen (lacking in values)'. The segment captures the heated election atmosphere as Prasad defends the Prime Minister and the NDA's development model. He dismisses allegations of internal conflict within the Mahagathbandhan as public knowledge and criticises Gandhi for his statements, asserting that such remarks are unbecoming of a political leader from a family of prime ministers.

This special report focuses on the high-octane political battle in Bihar, with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Prime Minister Narendra Modi campaigning actively. It examines Rahul Gandhi's outreach in Khagaria, where he was seen with the local fisherman (Mallah) community, a move seen as a strategic effort to woo the state's powerful EBC vote bank in alliance with Mukesh Sahani. India Today's Moushmi Singh reports, '...there Rahul Gandhi, you know, sending a loud and clear political message that not only do we do we stand with the community, but we understand the problems that they are confronted with.' The report analyses this campaign strategy targeting the Extremely Backward Classes (EBCs), who constitute about 36% of Bihar's population, and are a politically influential group. With both the Mahagathbandhan and the NDA holding rallies across the state, the segment highlights the intense fight for every vote in this crucial electoral battleground.

This special report covers the escalating war of words in Bihar, focusing on Rahul Gandhi's sharp attacks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi during election rallies in Begusarai and Khagadiya. A key quote from the report is Rahul Gandhi's jibe: 'Prime Minister claims 56 inch chest but he is coward'. The programme also delves into the high-stakes battle in the Mokama constituency, a 'clash of the two Bahubalis,' featuring JDU's Anant Singh and Veena Devi, wife of Surajbhan Singh. It highlights the rising local tensions following the arrest of Anant Singh in a murder case, with Mahagathbandhan leader Tejashwi Yadav also campaigning in the volatile region and raising the issue of law and order.

With the first phase of the Bihar assembly elections just days away, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a scathing attack on the Grand Alliance during a public rally on Sunday. He dismissed its manifesto as a “bundle of lies” and hailed the NDA’s manifesto as an “honest roadmap for Bihar’s rapid development.” Modi also reiterated his criticism of the RJD-led opposition, warning that its return to power would “revive the era of jungle raj (lawlessness).”

In a fiery election speech in Bhojpur, Bihar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a blistering attack on the RJD and Congress, invoking the era of 'Jungle Raj' and highlighting the recent military action, 'Operation Sindoor'. Citing the abrogation of Article 370 and One Rank One Pension as fulfilled promises, Modi presented his government as one of decisive action. The Prime Minister stated, 'Modi has also said that India will now enter the homes of terrorists and kill them'. He accused the opposition of insulting Bihar's faith by criticising Chhath Mahaparv and the Prayag Raj Mahakumbh, while reminding voters of the lawlessness and industrial decline, specifically the ruin of Dalmianagar, under previous regimes.

In a spirited election rally in Bhojpur, Bihar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a blistering attack on the RJD and Congress, accusing them of disrespecting Hindu faith. He claimed, 'congress ke naamdar ne hamare chath Maha Parv ko nautanki drama' (the 'prince' of Congress called our Chhath Mahaparv a gimmick/drama). The Prime Minister called on the large crowd to avenge this alleged insult at the polls, questioning if they would forgive those who dishonour the sacred festival of Chhath. Urging a strong voter turnout with the slogan 'Pahle matdan fir jalpan' (First vote, then refreshments), he appealed for a decisive victory for all NDA candidates in the region to ensure Bihar's development continues unimpeded.

In a fiery speech from Bihar's Bhojpur, Prime Minister Narendra Modi attacked the RJD-Congress alliance and highlighted his government's achievements, including the One Rank One Pension scheme and the abrogation of Article 370. Regarding internal opposition dynamics, Modi claimed, 'I am telling you an inside story...RJD held a gun to Congress's head and stole the CM post'. He accused the alliance of being in disarray and warned voters against a return to what he termed the RJD's 'Jungle Raj', which he stated was defined by corruption and lawlessness. Citing a recent cross-border military action he called 'Operation Sindur', Modi asserted that the strike made the nation proud while leaving the opposition in shock.

Mahagathbandhan's chief ministerial candidate Tejashwi Yadav has slammed the NDA government over the law and order situation following the arrest of JD(U) candidate Anant Singh. Yadav stated, 'there is Maha Jungle Raj in Bihar and that continues under the NDA rule.' The arrest is connected to the murder of Jan Suraaj party worker Dularchand Yadav in Mokama, an incident that has intensified the electoral battle. The report comes as Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to hold rallies in Arrah and Nawada, along with a roadshow in Patna, prompting Tejashwi Yadav to question his silence on the state's crime graph. With both the NDA and the Mahagathbandhan trading barbs over the 'Jungle Raj' narrative, the law and order situation has become a central issue in the Bihar elections.

This special report focuses on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's election campaign in Bihar, featuring a major roadshow in Patna and rallies in Ara and Nawada. The report also highlights the use of a Bhojpuri song by singer Pawan Singh to energize the campaign, with lyrics stating, 'Jodi Modi yaani 30 ji ke heat ho' (The Modi and Nitish-ji pair is a hit). The Prime Minister's visit also included paying tribute to poet Ramdhari Singh Dinkar and offering prayers at Takht Shri Harmandir Ji Patna Sahib, the birthplace of Guru Gobind Singh. The campaign events saw massive turnouts, with the Patna roadshow being a first for a sitting Prime Minister in Bihar, signaling a high-stakes political battle.

This special report covers the deadly stampede at the Venkateshwara temple in Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh, where nine devotees lost their lives. The tragedy has ignited a political firestorm, with Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu ordering a probe while his son, Minister Nara Lokesh, visited the site and announced compensation. The YSRCP has sharply criticised the ruling TDP government, with one leader stating, 'These are not accidents — they are state-sponsored deaths caused by indifference and incompetence.' . The incident occurred at a private temple that lacked police permission and proper crowd control for the Ekadashi festival, leading to a fatal collapse of a railing. . Prime Minister Narendra Modi also expressed his condolences and announced ex-gratia for the victims' families. . The report examines the administrative failures and the ensuing political blame game.

This special report focuses on the escalating political tensions in Bihar following the arrest of JDU's Mokama candidate, Anand Singh, in connection with the murder of Jansuraj supporter Dular Chand Yadav. According to the National Crime Records Bureau's 2023 report, Bihar recorded 2,862 murder cases, the second highest in the country after Uttar Pradesh. The incident has intensified the political slugfest, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi holding a roadshow in Patna and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav campaigning in the volatile Mokama constituency. The opposition, led by figures like Prashant Kishore and Tejashwi Yadav, has slammed the Nitish Kumar government, alleging a complete failure of administration and the return of 'Jangal Raj'. In response to the violence, the Election Commission has ordered the transfer of several senior police and administrative officials to ensure electoral integrity.

This special report unpacks the political firestorm in Bihar, focusing on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Patna and the murder of Jan Suraaj supporter Dularchand Yadav in Mokama. In response to the violence, opposition leaders have fiercely criticized the ruling government, with Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor stating it reflects the persistence of the 'jungle raj'. The incident has triggered a fierce political battle, with the Election Commission ordering the transfer of the Patna Superintendent of Police (Rural) and two other officials. Leaders like Tejashwi Yadav and Priyanka Gandhi have slammed the Nitish Kumar government, alleging a failure of administration. The report also details the Prime Minister's engagements in Patna, including his roadshow and tribute to poet Ramdhari Singh Dinkar, set against this backdrop of escalating political tensions ahead of the assembly elections.

This special report from Bihar breaks down the escalating poll battle between the ruling NDA and the opposition Mahagathbandhan, focusing on their recently released manifestos and the key figures of Nitish Kumar, Tejashwi Yadav, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Dismissing the NDA's promises, opposition chief ministerial candidate Tejashwi Yadav stated, 'If you look at their false promises of the last 20 years, every manifesto... what happened to our manifesto?'. The bulletin covers the core promises, from the NDA's pledge to create one crore 'Lakhpati Didis' to the Mahagathbandhan's guarantee of one government job per household. It also delves into the high-profile contest in Chapra, where the RJD has fielded Bhojpuri superstar Khesarilal Yadav, and PM Modi's campaign strategy of invoking the 2001 Golu kidnapping case to warn voters against the RJD's past 'Jungle Raj'.

This special report covers Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Chhattisgarh to mark its 25th Statehood Day, where he inaugurated and laid the foundation for projects worth over ₹14,260 crore. Addressing the occasion, the Prime Minister stated, 'The seed that was sown 25 years ago has today become a giant banyan tree of development.' The slew of projects includes a new state-of-the-art Vidhan Sabha building, the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Memorial and Tribal Freedom Fighters Museum, and a new four-lane highway to improve connectivity with Jharkhand. The Prime Minister's visit also focused on strengthening road, rail, and air connectivity, with mentions of the Vande Bharat Express and new flight routes, underscoring a significant developmental thrust for the state.