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PM Modi cited an instance where a “Chief Minister of Punjab from the Congress party had said that he would not allow people from Bihar to enter Punjab”.
Earlier in the day, PM Modi addressed an election rally in Muzaffarpur and alleged that Congress and RJD leaders were insulting ‘Chhathi Maiyya’ to get votes in the Bihar elections. (Photo: BJP)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday hit out at the INDI bloc allies, mainly Congress and DMK, for allegedly insulting the people of Bihar.
Addressing a BJP rally in Bihar’s Chhapra, PM Modi cited an instance where a “Chief Minister of Punjab from the Congress party had said that he would not allow people from Bihar to enter Punjab”.
“A sitting Chief Minister of Punjab from the Congress party, during a rally, said that he would not allow people from Bihar to enter Punjab. At that time, a daughter from the Congress family, who is now an MP, was present on the stage and clapping at the statement made by the sitting Chief Minister of Punjab. Congress leaders in Karnataka and Telangana abuse people from Bihar, and their ally, DMK, also abuses Biharis in Tamil Nadu. During these elections, the leaders who abused Biharis in their states have been called to campaign for the INDI alliance,” he said.
The Prime Minister alleged the RJD-Congress alliance disrespects faith and is against development. He also accused the Mahagathbandhan partners of saving infiltrators.
“I am feeling very blessed as my mothers and sisters have come in large numbers to bless me. I give a guarantee to the youth of Bihar: Your dream is my resolve. Bihar CM Nitish Kumar and I are doing our best to fulfill your dreams. It is very important for the NDA candidates to win the elections to fulfill your dreams,” he said.
Earlier in the day, PM Modi addressed an election rally in Muzaffarpur and alleged that Congress and RJD leaders were insulting ‘Chhathi Maiyya’ to get votes in the Bihar elections.
“It is my first tour of Bihar after Chhath Puja, which is now famous world over. The festival stands not just for devotion but also for equality, a reason why my government is trying to get a UNESCO heritage tag for this festival. I listen to Chhath songs while travelling. I was once moved to listen to one of these songs rendered by a girl from Nagaland. But while this son of yours is busy ensuring that Chhath gets the honour that is its due, the Congress-RJD people are heaping scorn on the festival, calling it a drama, a nautanki,” said Modi.
The statement came a day after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi alleged that the PM had tried to enact a “drama” by planning to take a dip in the Yamuna at Delhi on the occasion of Chhath Puja, but it was shelved after it was exposed that a puddle had been formed with clean, piped water since the river is so filthy.
Saurabh Verma covers general, national and international day-to-day news for News18.com as a Senior Sub-editor. He keenly observes politics. You can follow him on Twitter –twitter.com/saurabhkverma19
Saurabh Verma covers general, national and international day-to-day news for News18.com as a Senior Sub-editor. He keenly observes politics. You can follow him on Twitter –twitter.com/saurabhkverma19
October 30, 2025, 13:57 IST
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