Nitish Kumar will hold ‘Jan SamvadOn September 6, the national secretary of JD (U) declared
Patna:
Bihar government Janata Dal (United), in a bid to reach voters amid the coronavirus pandemic, has created a digital platform on which Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will kick off his election campaign with a virtual rally on September 6, according to party sources said Tuesday.
Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, who is also the national president of JD (U), will officially launch the digital platform “jdulive.com” soon so that it can be used for the virtual rally, the party’s national secretary said. , Ravindra Prasad Singh in a statement.
“Party leader and chief minister Nitish Kumar will hold ‘Jan Samvad‘, during which he will tackle the party’s very first virtual rally using the digital platform on September 6, ”Singh said, saying it will be the first dedicated virtual rally platform of the country capable of connecting thousands of people.
Assembly polls in Bihar are expected in October-November.
Given the prevalence of coronavirus cases in the state, the ruling party, like its ally the BJP, is preparing to use technology to connect with the electorate ahead of the assembly elections.
JD (U) ‘s platform has the capacity to connect 10 lakh people, who will be able to watch the rally live in addition to directly connecting with it, he said.
In addition to streaming the public rally live on jdulive.com, it will also be broadcast on other social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Youtube as well as live coverage by news channels, he said. he adds.
Similar to its partner NDA BJP, who have used the virtual platform extensively to connect with people in all ways, the JD (U) also plans to go a digital route, keeping the limited possibilities in mind. to campaign on the ground amid the pandemic. and detailed guidelines issued by the Election Commission in the new circumstances.
“At a time when the COVID pandemic is affecting everything, we must seek a ready-made solution,” Singh said, adding that the party cannot be left behind when technology can be used easily and effectively. without endangering the people. lives.
The BJP held its two-day state executive committee meeting on August 22-23 via virtual media to which its national president JP Nadda, general secretary (organization) BL Santhosh, general secretary Bhupender Yadav and some leaders of State, including the Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar Sushil Kumar Modi.
On August 21, the Election Commission issued guidelines for holding elections during the Covid-19 pandemic.
The directives impose several brakes on the campaign, the vote and the counting process.
