The political atmosphere in Bihar has recently become charged following allegations of abusive slogans targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his late mother during a Congress-Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) rally. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has strongly condemned the incident, accusing Rahul Gandhi's 'Voter Adhikar Yatra' of being the platform from which the offensive language was used.
Viral videos circulating on social media purportedly show individuals using Hindi slurs against PM Modi from a stage associated with Rahul Gandhi's rally, where he was joined by RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav. Union Home Minister Amit Shah has criticized the Congress party, asserting that under Rahul Gandhi's leadership, their politics have reached a new low. Shah stated that this "abusive" rally reveals the Congress party's return to its old ways, which have historically poisoned the country's political culture.
Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda echoed this sentiment, denouncing the incident as highly condemnable and a disregard for Bihar's culture. He called for an immediate apology from Gandhi and Yadav for what he described as a "heinous act". The BJP leaders are claiming that the incident crossed all boundaries of decency. Amit Shah expressed his dismay, noting the inability of the Congress to accept a son of a poor mother holding the Prime Minister's office for the past 11 years and leading the country forward.
In response to the uproar, a Congress leader has reportedly apologized for the incident. However, the BJP's criticism remains strong, with leaders emphasizing the disrespect shown to PM Modi and his late mother.
PM Modi himself has reacted to the alleged abuses, stating that his mother had nothing to do with politics. While specific details of his emotional response weren't available in the provided search snippets, the reports suggest he addressed the issue, criticizing the RJD and Congress in connection to the incident.
This controversy has erupted against a backdrop of heightened political activity in Bihar. PM Modi recently addressed a rally in Siwan, Bihar, where he launched a scathing attack on opposition parties like the RJD and Congress. He accused them of indulging in dynastic politics, contrasting it with the BJP's agenda of "sabka saath, sabka vikas" (development for all). Modi warned that such family-centric politics go against the spirit of the Constitution and the vision of Babasaheb Ambedkar, who stood firmly against nepotism and political entitlement.
PM Modi has also accused the RJD and Congress of plunging Bihar into an era of "jungle raj" characterized by lawlessness, poverty, and migration. He credited the NDA government led by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for bringing the state back on track and for its potential to become a major center of the 'Make in India' initiative. Modi also inaugurated development projects in Bihar, including the Vaishali–Deoria railway line and the Vande Bharat Express between Patliputra (Patna) and Gorakhpur. He also promoted the 'Make in India – Make for the World' initiative by flagging off a locomotive built for export to the Republic of Guinea.