BJP set to technology-driven political activities ahead of Bihar polls

NEW DELHI: On Narendra Modi completing the first year of his second term as PM, BJP has resumed political activities that had been at a standstill because of the lockdown forced by the coronavirus pandemic.
Speaking at a media interaction, party chief J P Nadda on Saturday made it clear that the ruling BJP plans to use new technology in a big way, in the time of social distancing, to campaign and reach out to people essentially on how the Modi government tackled the situation on the ground, arising out of the spread of the deadly virus, to provide health and economic security to save the lives people in the country.
Indicating that the party is fully prepared for state elections starting with Bihar — slated for later this year — Nadda said, “BJP workers will take the letter of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to 10 crore families in the coming days by using different means of technology and the party will also hold several press conferences, 250 public meetings and 500 rallies for financially and socially weaker sections, women and farmers.” Modi has written an open letter to citizens on the work done and responsibilities of his government. The BJP chief held a video conference to address the media.
He said the coronavirus pandemic will have a major impact on political activities, which is likely to be felt during the upcoming assembly elections in Bihar.
The spread of the virus and return of a good number of migrant labourers to their home state, suffering without money and without much hope for employment opportunities in the near future are certainly going to be the most important issue to be addressed by BJP, which is part of the coalition government in Bihar with JD(U).
The slugfest between the Centre and states with non-BJP government over management of the pandemic is likely to intensify as elections get closer.
Banking on the measures taken to ease the people’s woes during the pandemic, Nadda said, “We have seen that this government is responsive, receptive and has the capacity to take bold decisions. This has been a year of accomplishments and we have also faced unimaginable challenges. The PM led from the front to give a vision to the country and managed the coronavirus crisis well.”
He also said the government has tried to provide a holistic package of ?20 lakh crore to strengthen the economy ravaged by Covid-19 disruptions.