On Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a strong critique of the RJD-Congress Mahagathbandhan in Bihar, accusing the opposition of engaging in “political gundagardi.” While addressing an election rally, Modi claimed that the RJD had “snatched” the chief minister’s position from Congress under duress, comparing the situation to having a gun held to their head. He stated, “RJD ne Congress ki kanpatti par katta rakhkar CM pad chura liya,” suggesting that a power struggle had erupted in Bihar just before the upcoming elections. Modi asserted that Congress intended to have its own leader as chief minister, but the RJD seized control. He characterized the opposition alliance as severely fragmented, claiming that internal disputes were driving it apart.
“Congress aur RJD mein ghamasaan macha hai. Lagta hai chunaav ke baad ye ek dusre ka sar phod denge,” he remarked. Additionally, Modi targeted Congress by mentioning Pakistan, alleging that during incidents of violence there, “Congress’s royal family couldn’t sleep peacefully.” He quipped, “Dhamake Pakistan mein ho rahe the, lekin Congress ke shahi parivar ki neend ud jaati thi,” thereby amplifying his criticism of the opposition as the Bihar elections approach.