Bihar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday launched a sharp attack on the Congress and RJD, accusing them of undermining India’s security forces and “losing sleep” when explosions occurred in Pakistan. Addressing a rally in Arrah, Bihar, Modi said both Pakistan and the Congress’ ‘royal family’ are still struggling to recover from Operation Sindoor, the recent anti-terror operation carried out by Indian forces.
PM Modi invokes Operation Sindoor, attacks Opposition
“Today, India hunts down terrorists in their own hideouts. Recently, we carried out Operation Sindoor. Didn’t we fulfil our guarantee? Shouldn’t every Indian feel proud of our brave soldiers?” Modi said, drawing loud cheers from the crowd.
“But despite the army’s success, the Congress and RJD seem unhappy. When blasts were happening in Pakistan, the Congress’ ‘royal family’ lost their sleep. To date, both Pakistan and Congress’ naamdars haven’t recovered from Operation Sindoor,” the Prime Minister alleged.
He further reiterated that it was “Modi’s guarantee” to revoke Article 370, and that promise has been fulfilled, with the Constitution of India now fully applicable in Jammu and Kashmir.
BJP highlights national security, seeks mandate in Bihar polls
At a series of rallies across Bihar on Sunday, Modi sought to turn the government’s recent military actions and development agenda into electoral momentum for the NDA, which faces polls on November 6 and 11. The Prime Minister predicted a “record victory” for the alliance, promising a government that would remain “upright, foresighted, and committed to building a developed Bihar” as part of the larger Viksit Bharat vision.
“Operation Sindoor has shown the world that India will not hesitate to strike back. This is the new India — one that acts decisively,” he said, adding that Congress and RJD leaders were “shedding tears for terrorists instead of celebrating the nation’s victory.”
PM Modi targets Congress over 1984 riots and alliance politics
Referring to the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, Modi accused the Congress of being unapologetic about the massacre. “It was around this time, on November 1 and 2, 1984, that Sikhs were massacred in Delhi. Those who were guilty are being promoted by the party,” he said.
Modi also targeted the Opposition’s alliance politics in Bihar, claiming that the Congress was “never willing” to accept Tejashwi Yadav as the chief ministerial candidate but relented after the RJD “put a katta (country-made pistol) on its head.”
He accused the Opposition of protecting infiltrators (ghuspaithiye) through campaigns such as Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Voter Adhikar Yatra’, claiming it was aimed at “ensuring illegal immigrants continue to grab resources meant for Bihar’s people.”
“The jungle raj wallahs have very dangerous intentions. Be aware of them,” Modi warned, quoting a Bhojpuri proverb: “The one responsible for destroying the field is now claiming to sow fresh seeds.”
Rahul Gandhi counters: “Modi remote-controlled by Ambani and Adani”
Responding to the Prime Minister’s remarks, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi hit back during rallies in Begusarai and Khagaria, alleging that Modi was “remote-controlled by corporate interests” and lacked the courage to stand up to foreign pressure.
“Having a huge chest does not make you strong. Just look at Mahatma Gandhi, who was frail but took on the British. On the other hand, Modi, with his so-called 56-inch chest, got a panic attack when Donald Trump called him during Operation Sindoor and the military conflict ended in two days,” Rahul claimed.
He added, “He is not only scared of Trump but also being remote-controlled by Ambani and Adani. When Trump told Modi to stop Operation Sindoor, he halted it.”
Rahul questions BJP’s priorities
Gandhi also criticised Modi for “diverting the youth’s attention” from real issues such as unemployment. “Modi says BJP gave you cheap internet so that you can watch reels and make reels. But when you watch reels on Instagram and Facebook, the money goes to Ambani,” he said.
He drew a contrast with Indira Gandhi, recalling that in 1971, when the US threatened India, “she didn’t get scared and did what needed to be done.”
Election heats up ahead of Bihar polls
With Bihar voting in two phases on December 6 and 11, and counting scheduled for December 14, the state’s political atmosphere has turned increasingly combative. The BJP is banking on national security, welfare guarantees, and its “Modi guarantee” narrative, while the Opposition is focusing on unemployment, inflation, and alleged crony capitalism.
As both Modi and Rahul Gandhi intensify their attacks, the campaign has entered a decisive phase, setting the stage for a fiercely contested election.