Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary handed his party's MLAs a clear assignment at a meeting of NDA legislators in Patna, telling every one of them to set aside at least two hours each evening to campaign in the Bankipur assembly constituency, no matter how packed their schedules are. The instruction, delivered so directly, has stirred fresh buzz in political circles, since MLAs had not previously been given such an explicit push to hit the campaign trail together. Choudhary also made clear that any MLA facing a personal grievance or difficulty was free to come and meet him directly.
A Direct Order to Hit the Ground
Addressing the gathering of NDA legislators, Choudhary said the Bankipur by-election carries major weight for the alliance, which is why active involvement from every elected representative has become necessary. He urged MLAs to carve out at least two hours every evening, however busy their day, to travel to Bankipur, meet voters and canvass support. The Chief Minister stressed that both the organisation and the government are contesting this election together, making it every MLA's duty to reach out to voters and highlight the government's work and achievements. He added that statements alone would not suffice and that legislators needed to engage with the public directly on the ground.
An Open Door for Grievances
Choudhary also assured the MLAs that anyone with a complaint or difficulty could meet him in person without hesitation. He said such issues would be resolved on a priority basis so that no representative's work is hindered. The gesture is being read as an attempt to build confidence among MLAs and get them to throw themselves fully into the campaign.
Why the NDA Is Zeroing In on Bankipur
Political observers see the Chief Minister's move as part of a broader strategy the NDA has drawn up for the Bankipur by-election. The party leadership wants every MLA to devote separate time to Bankipur even while managing their own constituencies, so that the electoral mood in the seat tilts in the alliance's favour. It is with this goal that legislators have been asked to fix two evening hours daily for campaign work. The thinking appears to be that assigning this task to every MLA will keep campaign activity in Bankipur running continuously.
MLAs Pledge Full Support
Several legislators, including Ramkripal Yadav, Vijendra Yadav, Komal Singh and Santosh Manjhi, reacted to the Chief Minister's instruction. They said they would follow Choudhary's directive and campaign with full strength to ensure the NDA candidate wins the Bankipur by-election. The response indicates that both urgency and activity have picked up within the NDA camp ahead of the contest, with the Chief Minister himself said to be monitoring the campaign closely.
