Lalu Prasad Yadav, the outspoken president of the Rashtriya Janata Dal, didn’t hold back as he launched a scathing verbal attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi during an event in Patna. Accusing PM Modi of lacking in traditional Hindu rituals, Yadav remarked that the Prime Minister didn’t even perform the customary tonsure upon his mother’s demise.
In a fiery speech delivered at the party’s ‘Jan Vishwas Maha Rally’ in Patna, Lalu Prasad Yadav alleged that PM Modi’s actions were not in line with Hindu customs. “Narendra Modi is not a Hindu! Hindu people get tonsured on the death of their acquaintances, but he (Modi) did not do this even on the death of his mother,” Lalu Prasad Yadav exclaimed, drawing attention to the absence of a ritual that holds deep significance in Hindu tradition.
Furthermore, Lalu Prasad Yadav did not shy away from targeting PM Modi’s character, accusing him of spreading hatred and divisiveness within the country. This verbal assault comes amidst escalating tensions between the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party and opposition parties, with personal attacks becoming increasingly common in political discourse.
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In a strategic move to counter Modi’s criticism of dynastic politics, Lalu Prasad Yadav questioned the Prime Minister’s own familial situation. “Modi talks about dynastic politics, but what is dynastic politics? You (Modi) should explain why don’t you have children?” he challenged, aiming to deflect attention from his own family’s political legacy.
The ‘Jan Vishwas Maha Rally’ served as a platform for opposition leaders to unite against the BJP government. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, and Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav were among those who lent their voices to the chorus of dissent. Kharge, in particular, branded PM Modi as “Jhooton Ka Sardar” (the chief of lies), lambasting the Prime Minister for allegedly deceiving the nation with false promises and policies.
The rally wasn’t limited to verbal attacks on Modi alone; Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar also faced the wrath of the opposition leaders. Lalu Yadav, visibly angered by what he perceived as betrayal, criticized Kumar for his political maneuvers. “Nitish Kumar was never abused by his party when he previously broke alliance with them in 2017,” Yadav remarked, highlighting the shifting allegiances and political gamesmanship that characterize Bihar’s political landscape.
As the political rhetoric intensifies and alliances realign ahead of upcoming elections, the verbal sparring between opposing factions shows no signs of abating. In a democracy where dissent and debate are integral, such rallies serve as a reminder of the vibrancy of Indian politics, albeit tinged with personal animosity and strategic maneuvering.