Protest Turns Violent Amid Arrest Following Abuse of PM Modi and His Mother During Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Voter Adhikar Yatra’ in Bihar
Violence Erupts During BJP Protest in Patna
Political tensions soared in Bihar on Friday as Congress and BJP workers clashed violently during a BJP-led protest against abusive language targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his late mother. The abuse incident happened during Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Voter Adhikar Yatra’ amid the Bihar election campaign.
A video circulating on social media shows party workers from both sides engaging in a physical altercation, using party flags as weapons.
Arrest Made Over Abuse Incident
- A man, draped in a Congress flag, who allegedly abused PM Modi and his mother was arrested by Darbhanga Police.
- Police registered an FIR under Simri police station and the accused is currently in judicial custody.
- The abusive remarks, delivered from a rally stage, included a Hindi expletive aimed at PM Modi.
- Following the incident, BJP lodged a formal complaint demanding a public apology from Congress, and a separate FIR was filed against Rahul Gandhi in Patna.
Political Leaders Respond
Union Home Minister Amit Shah Condemns Incident
- Described the abuse as a “stain on Indian democracy.”
- Criticized Congress, stating under Rahul Gandhi’s leadership, the party “has reached its lowest level.”
- Accused Congress of reviving a political culture that poisons national discourse.
BJP President JP Nadda Demands Apology
- Called the abuses “beyond all limits of decency.”
- Urged Rahul Gandhi and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav — who participated in the rally — to apologize.
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s Reaction
- Labeled the abusive language as “extremely inappropriate.”
- Expressed condemnation over the use of such language on Congress and RJD platforms.
Congress Denies Responsibility
- Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera dismissed the controversy as a BJP ploy to divert attention from critical issues.
Key Details
- The incident took place during Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Voter Adhikar Yatra’ in poll-bound Bihar.
- The violent clash between party workers marks rising political tensions ahead of elections.
- Police have taken swift action with arrests and FIRs to restore order.
The political altercation in Patna sparked by abusive remarks against PM Modi and his mother has heightened pre-election tensions in Bihar. Top political figures from both sides have strongly reacted, emphasizing the volatile nature of the state’s political climate.
