Aurangabad/ Gaya, Nov. 10 -- A festive mood grips the otherwise sleepy neighbourhood of Khandil village in Gaya district as the local RJD candidate arrives for his election campaign, with loudspeakers blaring a song: "Lalu bina chalu e Bihar na hoi (This Bihar cannot run without Lalu Prasad)".

The ruling NDA has been targeting the RJD-led grand alliance, reminding the voters of the "jungle raj" during the Lalu Prasad's regime. At a rally in Aurangabad last week, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said: "Earlier people could not come out after sunset. This area was also known for Maoist killings. But when the 'Jungle-raj' government was gone, you brought in 'Sushashan' (good governance) under the leadership of (chief minister) Nitish Kumar."

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