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The political climate in Bihar has been stirred by offensive comments made in Darbhanga regarding the late mother of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) are actively turning this matter into a political issue. The ruling NDA, seeking to counter the gains made by the Mahagathbandhan (Grand Alliance) through the ‘Voter Adhikar Yatra,’ has devised a specific plan. In protest against the controversial remarks, the NDA has announced a Bihar bandh on September 4th.
A joint press conference was held on Tuesday in Patna at the BJP’s state-level office, where the state presidents of all NDA constituent parties provided details about the bandh. Present at the event were Dr. Dilip Jaiswal, BJP state president; Anil Kumar, HAM party state president; Umesh Singh Kushwaha, Janata Dal United state president; Raju Tiwari, Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) state president; and Madan Chaudhary, in-charge state president of the Rashtriya Lok Morcha. Also in attendance were representatives from the NDA’s women’s wing: Baby Kumari, Vice President of the BJP Mahila Morcha; Dr. Bharti Mehta, State President of Janata Dal United’s Women’s Wing; Kumari Shobha Sinha, State President of Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas)’s Women’s Wing; and Smriti Kushwaha from the Rashtriya Lok Morcha Women’s Wing.
BJP State President Dilip Jaiswal stated that offensive language was used against PM Modi and his late mother from the stage of the Congress and RJD in Darbhanga. He emphasized that this was not only condemnable but also tarnished democracy and the state of Bihar. He highlighted that a mother is a mother, regardless of her political affiliation, and is revered as a form of God. He questioned how anyone could imagine using such abusive language against a mother from a political platform.
He further stated that the NDA has called for a Bihar bandh on September 4th to protest the offensive remarks. This bandh is intended to be a public response to the statements made by the RJD and Congress, and he wished for wisdom for their leaders. Providing details about the bandh, the NDA leader mentioned that it would start at 7 am and continue until 12 pm. Emergency services and rail services have been excluded from the bandh.
Dr. Dilip Jaiswal appealed to the public to support the Bihar bandh on September 4th, stating that the actions of the RJD and Congress were shameful and needed to be countered. He added that the women’s wings of all NDA constituent parties would lead the bandh.
Umesh Singh Kushwaha remarked that the language used was a significant stain on democratic traditions. He noted that a mother is considered a goddess in Indian culture, and the most significant point is that no leader from the Mahagathbandhan has offered a public apology. He questioned the motives of the Mahagathbandhan and the extent of their arrogance.
During the joint press conference, Raju Tiwari stated that this behavior reflects their values, referencing similar language used against Chirag Paswan’s family in 2024. He condemned the insult to the word ‘mother.’
Dr. Anil Kumar expressed deep displeasure over the remarks, saying that the language used had frightened the people of Bihar. He recalled the days of their ‘jungle raj’ and asserted the importance of respecting mothers.
Madan Chaudhary, in-charge state president of the Rashtriya Lok Morcha, stated that they are showing their true colors. He emphasized that they respect everyone’s mothers and would support the bandh. Dr. Bharti Mehta, the state president of JDU’s women’s wing, also condemned the remarks, stating that the use of such language against the Prime Minister’s mother was an insult to the entire nation. She urged the people of Bihar to support the bandh.
