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PM Modi’s “Ashamed” Remark Ignites Political Firestorm in Bihar
In a fiery election rally in Bihar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a direct jab at the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), questioning the conspicuous absence of party patriarch Lalu Prasad Yadav from its campaign posters. The remarks triggered an immediate and sharp rebuttal from Lalu’s son, Tejashwi Yadav, escalating tensions in the already charged political battlefield of Bihar.
Modi’s Controversial Swipe: “Is RJD Ashamed of Lalu?”
Addressing a crowd in Gaya, PM Modi mocked the RJD’s election materials, asking why the party’s founding leader was missing. “RJD posters are plastered everywhere, but where is Lalu Yadav’s face? Are they ashamed of him? Is this why he’s hidden?” The comment was widely seen as a dig at Lalu’s corruption convictions and health-related bail in the fodder scam cases.
Modi’s statement reinforces the BJP’s long-standing attack on the RJD as a “corrupt dynastic party.” Observers note this aligns with the BJP’s broader strategy of keeping opposition leaders’ legal troubles in the spotlight ahead of elections.
Tejashwi Strikes Back: “PM Running from Real Issues”
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav wasted no time in clapping back, accusing Modi of deflecting from pressing national crises. “When you have no answers on unemployment, inflation, or crumbling roads, you resort to personal attacks,” he said in Patna. “Who’s really ashamed? The PM who promised 2 crore jobs yearly but gave India record unemployment!”
Tejashwi vigorously defended his father’s legacy, calling Lalu the “voice of Bihar’s poor” and challenging the BJP’s own transparency: “They lecture on corruption but stay silent on electoral bonds. Where are the probes into their leaders?”
Bihar’s High-Stakes Political Battle Heats Up
The war of words underscores the fierce contest between the RJD-led INDIA bloc and the BJP-JD(U) alliance. While the BJP relies on Modi’s popularity and welfare schemes, the RJD is rallying its Yadav-Muslim base with Tejashwi’s focus on jobs and social justice.
Political analysts suggest Modi’s “ashamed” jab aims to weaken RJD’s credibility among swing voters. However, Tejashwi’s combative response signals the opposition’s refusal to back down, setting the stage for a no-holds-barred campaign.
Social Media Erupts: #LaluVsModi Trends
The clash went viral, with BJP supporters sharing old RJD posters sans Lalu, while RJD backers slammed Modi for “avoiding real debates.” Political expert Sanjay Kumar observed: “Modi excels at rhetorical traps, but Tejashwi is proving he can counterpunch.”
What’s Next in Bihar’s Political War?
With elections approaching, expect more heated exchanges. The RJD will amplify its “BJP failed Bihar” narrative, while the BJP will keep targeting Lalu’s past. Voters will decide whether Modi’s leadership or Tejashwi’s promises resonate more—but one thing’s clear: Bihar’s political drama is far from over.
(Stay updated with NextMinuteNews for real-time election coverage and expert analysis.)
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