Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi on Thursday alleged that Congress and RJD leaders were insulting 'Chhathi Maiyya' to get votes in the Bihar Elections, and the people of the state will not forgive them for centuries. His statement came a day after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi alleged that the PM had tried to enact a "drama" by planning to take a dip in the Yamuna at Delhi on the occasion of Chhath Puja, but it was shelved after it was exposed that a puddle had been formed with clean, piped water since the river is so filthy (PICS and TEXT/PTI)
Updated On: 2025-10-30 03:05 PM IST
Compiled by : Divya Nair
Addressing an election rally in Muzaffarpur, where Gandhi had held one of his public meetings on Wednesday, Modi said, "It is my first tour of Bihar after Chhath Puja, which is now famous world over. The festival stands not just for devotion but also for equality, a reason why my government is trying to get a UNESCO heritage tag for this festival"
"I listen to Chhath songs while travelling. I was once moved to listen to one of these songs rendered by a girl from Nagaland. But while this son of yours is busy ensuring that Chhath gets the honour that is its due, the Congress-RJD people are heaping scorn on the festival, calling it a drama, a nautanki," said Modi, without mentioning any leader by name
Gandhi had alleged that the PM would do "anything for votes, even dance". Modi said, "Look at the depths to which these people can stoop while seeking votes. This is an insult to the festival of Chhath that Bihar will not forget for centuries"
He alleged that the relationship between the RJD and Congress was like water and oil, and they came together to "grab power at any cost, so that they can loot Bihar"
Bihar Elections will be held in two phases on November 6 and 11. The counting of votes will be on November 14
