Bihar – Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a blistering assault on the Congress party and its INDIA bloc partners during a Bihar election campaign rally in Chhapra on Thursday, accusing them of systematically insulting the people of Bihar across different states. The Prime Minister’s remarks at this crucial Bihar election campaign event focused on highlighting what he described as a pattern of disrespect toward Biharis by opposition parties, particularly recalling a controversial 2022 incident involving former Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi.
The Bihar election campaign has entered its most intense phase as the state prepares for assembly elections scheduled in two phases on November 6 and 11, with results to be declared on November 14. Modi’s aggressive positioning during this Bihar election campaign rally signals the high stakes involved for both the ruling NDA coalition and the opposition INDIA bloc.
Channi’s 2022 Controversy Resurfaces
At the heart of Modi’s Bihar election campaign attack was a 2022 incident during Punjab’s election campaign when Channi, then serving as Chief Minister, had urged people not to allow “bhaiyas” from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar to enter the state. The Prime Minister pointedly noted that Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra was present on stage during Channi’s controversial remarks and appeared to be smiling.
“Friends, I want to remind you — those with the lantern (RJD), the hand (Congress), and their INDIA alliance partners, how they have insulted Bihar. The Congress Chief Minister in Punjab openly declared that people from Bihar would not be allowed to enter his state,” Modi stated during the Bihar election campaign rally, emphasizing that a member of the Gandhi family was applauding the statement.
This reference to the 2022 incident has become a central theme in the current Bihar election campaign, with Modi using it to question the opposition’s commitment to Bihar’s dignity and interests.
Congress Accused of Calculated Conspiracy
Expanding his criticism during the Bihar election campaign rally, Prime Minister Modi alleged that the Congress party’s strategy represents a calculated conspiracy designed to damage the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) in Bihar. He pointed out that despite Congress leaders insulting Biharis in their respective states, the RJD has invited them to campaign in Bihar itself.
“This time, in these elections, they have crossed all limits. The same Congress leaders who insulted Bihar in their own states have now been invited by the RJD to campaign here. This is a calculated conspiracy by the Congress — they want the RJD to suffer maximum damage,” Modi declared during the Bihar election campaign event.
The Prime Minister suggested that this Bihar election campaign strategy reveals deep rifts within the INDIA bloc, particularly between RJD and Congress, which could potentially benefit the NDA coalition.
Pattern of Insults Across Multiple States
During the Bihar election campaign rally, Modi highlighted what he described as a pattern of insults directed at Biharis across various opposition-ruled states. He specifically mentioned incidents in Telangana, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu, where he claimed that Congress and DMK leaders have mistreated people from Bihar.
“Meanwhile, in Telangana and Karnataka, Congress leaders insult the people of Bihar, and in Tamil Nadu, the DMK mistreats the hardworking people from Bihar. Despite all this, the RJD in Bihar remains silent as if struck dumb,” the Prime Minister stated at the Bihar election campaign gathering.
This broader narrative during the Bihar election campaign attempts to position the opposition as inherently hostile to Bihar’s interests and its migrant population working in other states.
RJD’s Silence Questioned
A key element of Modi’s Bihar election campaign strategy involved questioning RJD’s silence on these alleged insults. The Prime Minister portrayed RJD supremo and its leadership as complicit through their inaction, suggesting they have prioritized alliance politics over defending Bihar’s honor and dignity.
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This line of attack during the Bihar election campaign aims to create a wedge between RJD and its traditional voter base by suggesting the party has abandoned its role as defender of Bihari pride in favor of maintaining relationships with parties that allegedly disrespect the state’s people.
NDA’s Commitment to Bihar’s Development
Pivoting from criticism to promises during the Bihar election campaign, Modi emphasized his partnership with Chief Minister Nitish Kumar in pursuing Bihar’s development agenda. He declared that fulfilling the dreams of Bihar’s people represents both his personal commitment and that of the NDA government.
“Today, I give you a guarantee — your dream is my commitment. Narendra and Nitish are dedicated to fulfilling your dreams. The journey from good governance (sushasan) to prosperity in Bihar must continue uninterrupted,” Modi proclaimed at the Bihar election campaign rally.
Massive Public Support Claimed
The Prime Minister hailed what he described as massive public support at the Chhapra Bihar election campaign gathering, interpreting the crowd’s enthusiasm as a clear indication that voters want another NDA government. “The atmosphere in Chhapra is clearly saying — ‘Phir ek baar NDA sarkaar’ (Once again, an NDA government),” Modi declared.
He also emphasized his personal connection to the region, noting, “This land is not only of culture but also of movements. There is magic in this soil — it can even make words come alive. Friends, I too am a Member of Parliament from Purvanchal.”
Electoral Stakes and Timeline
As the Bihar election campaign enters its final days, both alliances are intensifying their efforts to secure voter support. The two-phase polling scheduled for November 6 and 11 will determine the state’s political direction for the next five years, with results to be announced on November 14.
Conclusion
The Bihar election campaign has clearly become a battle not just over governance and development promises, but also over identity, dignity, and respect for the state’s people, with Modi’s aggressive strategy attempting to position the NDA as Bihar’s true defenders.
