Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing a rally in Bhagalpur, Bihar, on Monday, took a sharp dig at Lalu Prasad Yadav and the RJD, referring to them as “Jungleraj waale” for their remarks on the Maha Kumbh Mela.
Key Highlights of Modi’s Speech
Maha Kumbh Controversy
- Lalu Prasad Yadav recently called the Maha Kumbh “faltu” (meaningless) while blaming the February 15 New Delhi railway station stampede on poor crowd management due to the religious gathering.
- Modi criticized this statement, saying that Maha Kumbh is a matter of great faith and should not be disrespected.
PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Release
- Modi transferred ₹2,200 crore to 9.8 crore farmers under the PM Kisan scheme.
- 75 lakh farmers from Bihar benefited from this installment.
- Since its launch six years ago, the scheme has provided ₹3.70 lakh crore directly to farmers.
Bihar-Specific Announcements
- Makhana (Foxnut) Promotion: Modi announced the formation of a Makhana Board to boost production, food processing, and marketing. He praised makhana as a superfood and claimed he eats it 300 days a year.
- Vikramshila University Revamp: Modi proposed reviving the historic Vikramshila University, similar to Nalanda University, to blend ancient wisdom with modern education.
Political Jabs at RJD
- Modi referenced Bihar’s past fodder scam, saying, “The ones who have eaten the fodder of animals cannot change the situation.”
- He contrasted his government’s direct benefit transfers to farmers with past corruption in agricultural schemes.
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar’s Response
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, who recently switched alliances to NDA, thanked the Centre for approving major projects in the Budget 2024, including:
Greenfield Airport
Western Kosi Canal
Makhana Board
What’s Next?
With Bihar heading towards Assembly Elections later this year, Modi’s speech signals an aggressive BJP campaign focusing on farmer welfare, infrastructure, and religious sentiments.
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