The Yogi Adityanath effect: How an impressive strike rate makes UP CM a campaign hero in Bihar polls

In the high-voltage Bihar Assembly election, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has emerged as one of the most visible and in-demand campaigners for the National Democratic Alliance (NDA). In a span of just ten days, Yogi addressed 30 rallies and held one roadshow, covering 43 constituencies across the state. His campaign began on October 16, marking one of the most aggressive schedules among all chief ministers involved in the election.

Yogi’s rallies drew massive crowds, with people cheering him from rooftops, walls, and even trees. His image as “Bulldozer Baba” — a symbol of tough governance and zero tolerance against crime — resonated strongly among Bihar voters. From Darbhanga to Gaya, his campaign stops were marked by chants of “Jai Shri Ram” and “Bulldozer Baba Zindabad,”