KKN Gurugram Desk | Senior Janata Dal (United) leader and National General Secretary Manish Kumar Verma has commenced a three-day organizational tour of Katihar district in Bihar, starting from June 13 to June 15, 2025. The visit is aimed at conducting ground-level reviews of the party’s structure, interacting with local leaders, NDA alliance partners, and the public, and preparing for the upcoming elections.

This politically significant visit underlines JDU’s strategic efforts to strengthen its grassroots presence and energize party cadres ahead of a crucial electoral season.

Day 1: Strategic Talks with NDA Leaders

Upon arrival in Katihar, Manish Kumar Verma held a high-level meeting with NDA alliance leaders at the district guest house, where discussions focused on:

• JDU’s organizational priorities in Katihar

• Seat-level coordination with NDA allies

• Strengthening booth-level teams

• Strategies for public outreach and campaign alignment

Sources within the party confirmed that Verma emphasized the need for cohesive alliance functioning and data-backed ground mobilization.

Day 2: Cadre Interaction and Women’s Outreach

The second day of the visit is marked by direct engagement with party workers and local representatives. A major highlight was the organizational review session at Binod Kala Bhavan, where Verma addressed:

• Mandal and block-level workers

• Elected Panchayat representatives

• Assembly-level leaders and youth volunteers

In this interactive session, Verma reviewed:

• Ground reports from all assembly constituencies in Katihar

• Feedback on ongoing government schemes

• Local challenges affecting voter sentiment

Focus on Women Empowerment

Verma also participated in a Women’s Dialogue Program organized by the JDU Mahila Prakoshth (Women’s Wing). He praised the role of women in shaping Bihar’s political narrative and called for increased female participation in governance and party decision-making.

“Women have always been at the core of our development model. Going forward, they must play a larger role in shaping our political strategy,” Verma said.

Day 3: Assembly-Wise Review, Youth Engagement & Press Briefing

The final day of the visit will include assembly-wise review meetings, where Manish Kumar Verma will interact with:

• Party office bearers from all constituencies in the district

• Block and Panchayat-level presidents

• Current and former public representatives

• State and national-level JDU office bearers based in the district

These focused discussions are expected to address:

• Organizational performance in 2024–25

• Review of current outreach campaigns

• Mobilization strategies for the 2025 Bihar Assembly Elections

• Candidate selection framework and leadership grooming

Youth Dialogue and Public Interaction

Verma is also scheduled to participate in a Youth Dialogue Program, emphasizing the need to connect first-time voters and urban youth with JDU’s development agenda. He will later attend a Jan Samvad (public dialogue) event where he’ll hear concerns from citizens, reinforcing the party’s commitment to grassroots democracy.

Media Address and Conclusion of Visit

At the end of the tour, Verma will address a press conference at the district guest house, where he will:

• Share insights from his interactions

• Present JDU’s organizational vision for the upcoming elections

• Highlight development work done under the NDA government in Bihar

He will conclude his visit by delivering a public address in Kadwa Assembly constituency, before returning to Patna to resume his party responsibilities at the state headquarters.

JDU’s Organizational Push in Seemanchal Region

Katihar, a key district in Bihar’s Seemanchal region, holds significant political value due to its diverse demographics and electoral importance. Verma’s visit is viewed as part of a larger plan to rejuvenate the party’s presence in northeastern Bihar, where the 2020 Assembly elections saw mixed results for the NDA alliance.

JDU insiders suggest that more such district-level reviews and leadership outreach programs will follow in the coming weeks, targeting swing constituencies and urban-rural voter bridges.

Why This Visit Matters Politically

The timing of this visit is crucial, as Bihar gears up for another electoral season in late 2025. While the Lok Sabha elections have concluded, the focus now shifts to state assembly polls, where JDU aims to consolidate its position under the leadership of Nitish Kumar and strategic planners like Manish Verma.

This visit not only reflects JDU’s commitment to organizational strength but also its intent to:

• Strengthen coordination with NDA allies

• Reconnect with the grassroots voter base

• Address local and caste-based concerns through targeted dialogue

• Promote party ideologies among women and youth

As Manish Kumar Verma wraps up his three-day visit to Katihar, it’s evident that JDU is laying the groundwork for a structured, inclusive, and election-ready campaign. By combining organizational audits, cadre motivation, and issue-based dialogue, the party is not only mobilizing its core but also preparing for the dynamic political challenges that lie ahead in Bihar.

For the people of Katihar, this visit also signals a renewed focus from their party leadership — one that seeks to listen, act, and deliver.