Storm in Bihar Politics: Congress, RJD Cornered After PM Modi Insult Sparks Outrage

Darbhanga, Bihar | August 28, 2025 – Politics in Bihar heated up on Wednesday after a shocking incident at the Voter Adhikar Yatra. During the opposition campaign, an unidentified person went on stage and hurled offensive words at Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The remarks were loud, abusive, and captured on video. Within minutes, the clip went viral across social media, setting off a storm of reactions nationwide.

How the Incident Unfolded

The event took place in Bithauli village under the Jale assembly seat of Darbhanga district. Around 11:30 in the morning, the yatra had reached the location with local leaders managing the stage. Suddenly, an unknown person grabbed the microphone. Instead of delivering slogans, he began using foul language against PM Modi. The abusive words shocked the crowd as well as leaders present on stage.

Congress leader Mohammed Naushad Alam, who is a ticket aspirant from the Jale seat, was present on the stage. Reports suggest that Alam had earlier fought with another leader over control of the platform. Ultimately, he managed the stage when the yatra stopped at Bithauli. Witnesses said the intervention was quick, and someone pulled the mic away. The common slogan “Vote chor, gaddi chhor” was then raised. But by that time, the damage was already done.

The yatra did not have scheduled speeches at this stop. Leaders like Rahul Gandhi and Tejashwi Yadav were not on the stage when the abusive remarks were made. The convoy moved forward to Muzaffarpur as planned, but the controversy followed them instantly.

BJP Launches Strong Attack

The BJP quickly seized on the video clip. Leaders accused the Congress and RJD of encouraging a toxic political culture. Santosh Pathak, BJP’s Bihar vice-president, said that Congress must take responsibility and identify the person. “It was their stage, their program, and their mic. They cannot wash their hands off this,” he said.

Senior BJP leaders described the act as a new low in Indian politics. Some even claimed that the abuses were directed not only at PM Modi but also at his late mother, Heeraben Modi. “Targeting a deceased woman is beyond politics. This is cruelty,” BJP spokespersons declared in press briefings.

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan lashed out at Rahul Gandhi and Tejashwi Yadav for letting such an incident happen during their campaign. He called the remarks “shameful and insensitive.” Social media handles linked to the BJP shared the video widely, demanding public apology from the Congress.

Congress Responds

The Congress, on the other hand, quickly distanced itself from the abusive language. Party leader Rashid Alvi issued a statement condemning the remarks. “This is not our culture. The Congress party does not support or encourage such words against anyone, leave alone the Prime Minister,” he said.

However, the clarification has not calmed the storm. Many BJP leaders continue to argue that just condemning is not enough. They want accountability, explanation, and disciplinary action against whoever allowed the person on stage.

Role of RJD Under Question

The incident also brought RJD under the spotlight. Tejashwi Yadav, who is leading the yatra alongside Rahul Gandhi, has not commented directly. BJP leaders allege that RJD cannot escape responsibility as it co-hosts the campaign. “The stage was shared. The responsibility is shared,” said a BJP spokesperson.

The silence from RJD has been noticed. Political analysts believe that RJD is carefully avoiding direct comments to prevent more damage ahead of elections. But the issue is unlikely to fade quickly, given the intensity of reactions.

The Yatra’s Political Context

The Voter Adhikar Yatra is a massive campaign launched by Congress and RJD in Bihar. It aims to highlight alleged failures of the Modi government and mobilize voters before the next assembly and parliamentary elections. Rahul Gandhi and Tejashwi Yadav have been travelling across several districts, holding roadshows, and connecting with rural communities.

The yatra has already covered areas like Sitamarhi, Darbhanga, and Muzaffarpur. It is scheduled to end in Patna with a large roadshow on September 1. The campaign is being projected as a joint opposition effort to strengthen their presence in Bihar.

But this latest controversy threatens to overshadow the larger political message. Instead of debates on unemployment, farmer issues, and inflation, the spotlight is now on the abusive language directed at the Prime Minister.

Social Media Impact

Within hours of the incident, the clip went viral on X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, and WhatsApp groups. BJP supporters trended hashtags like #ShameOnCongress and #InsultToPM. Many users shared the video repeatedly, adding their criticism of opposition leaders.

Congress supporters tried to counter the narrative, arguing that the unidentified person had no official role in the yatra. But the sheer scale of the viral spread ensured that BJP’s version of the story dominated online discourse.

Voices from Bihar

Local residents in Darbhanga expressed mixed reactions. Some said the incident was unfortunate and diverted attention from real issues. “We wanted to hear about jobs and price rise, not these fights,” a college student told reporters. Others said the abusive words show how deep political anger runs in parts of Bihar.

Political experts in Patna believe that BJP will continue to use this issue to paint the opposition as irresponsible. “The BJP always capitalizes on emotional points. Targeting PM Modi’s mother gives them a moral high ground,” one analyst explained.

Summary of Key Reactions

• BJP: Called the incident the lowest level of politics. Demanded apology and strict action.
• Congress: Condemned the remarks but insisted the person was unidentified and not authorized.
• RJD: Maintained silence so far, but remains under scrutiny for co-hosting the event.
• Union Ministers: Labelled the remarks shameful, crossing all boundaries of decency.
• Public Mood: Divided between outrage at the words and frustration over lost focus on real issues.