Rahul began by addressing Bihar’s youth, saying,
“Wherever I go in India, I find people from Bihar—working hard and helping build cities like Dubai and Bengaluru. So my question is: if you can build those cities, why can’t you build a prosperous Bihar?”
He reflected on Bihar’s glorious past, recalling how Nalanda University was once a global hub of learning that attracted scholars from Japan, Korea, and England. He lamented that today Bihar’s education system is known for paper leaks and corruption, leaving deserving students behind while those with connections succeed.
Rahul Targets Nitish Kumar and BJP
Continuing his speech, Rahul accused Chief Minister Nitish Kumar of being under the BJP’s influence.
“Nitish Kumar is running on a remote control managed by the BJP from Delhi. He no longer takes independent decisions,” Rahul said.
He asserted that the Mahagathbandhan (Grand Alliance) stood firmly against vote theft, claiming that their government would already be in power had elections been fair.
“If votes weren’t stolen in Maharashtra and Haryana, we’d have a Mahagathbandhan government today,” he declared.
‘Modi Doing Drama Over Chhath Puja’
Rahul Gandhi also accused PM Modi of using Chhath Puja for political gain.
“Modi has nothing to do with Chhath Puja or Bihar’s traditions. He only wants your votes. To win elections, he can perform any drama—even dance on stage if you ask him to,” he said.
He mocked the PM’s recent ritualistic acts, adding,
“Instead of bathing in the Yamuna, he bathed in a swimming pool with clean water brought through pipelines—just for a photo opportunity.”
‘PM Modi Lacks Courage’
Rahul directly questioned the Prime Minister’s resolve, saying,
“Modi doesn’t have the courage to act. The U.S. President has insulted India nearly 50 times. He even claimed that he stopped ‘Operation Sindoor’ with a single phone call—and Modi got scared. He didn’t even dare to deny it and is now avoiding meeting Trump altogether.”
Rahul contrasted Modi’s leadership with that of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, saying she had far greater strength and decisiveness than Modi.
Key Points from Rahul Gandhi’s Speech
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Modi’s Chhath Puja ‘Drama’ – PM Modi only seeks votes, not connection with Bihar’s traditions.
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Nitish Kumar Under BJP Control – Rahul alleged Nitish is being directed by BJP leaders from Delhi.
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‘Made in Bihar’ Vision – Rahul urged the youth to dream of products labeled “Made in Bihar” instead of “Made in China.”
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Land Given to Adani for ₹1 – He accused the central government of favoring big industrialists over farmers.
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Vote Theft Allegation – Claimed that if elections were free and fair, the Mahagathbandhan would already be ruling.
Promises to Bihar
Rahul assured that when the Mahagathbandhan comes to power in Bihar, the government will represent every caste and community, including backward, extremely backward, and minority groups.
He also praised the people of Bihar, saying,
“Biharis are intelligent and hardworking, with deep political awareness. The only problem is that your government doesn’t work for you.”
Before leaving Patna, Rahul Gandhi interacted with children at the airport, posed for photographs, and departed without speaking to the media.
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