Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the controversy surrounding the Bihar rally, in which his late mother was allegedly subjected to abusive language. He expressed his disapproval of the incident and criticized Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav. The Prime Minister explained that the offensive remarks were made during a campaign organized by the Opposition and were disrespectful to women.
Speaking to a large audience of women via video conference, he highlighted his mother’s life and her sacrifices. “The slang used on a Congress-RJD stage was not just for my mother, but for crores of mothers and sisters. Princes born in royal families won’t understand the suffering of an underprivileged mother and her son’s struggles. These people have been born with a golden and silver spoon. They believe power in Bihar belongs to their families. But you have blessed an underprivileged mother’s son and made him pradhan sevak. The naamdars (a phrase the Prime Minister uses to target political dynasts in the Opposition) cannot digest this,” he said, taking a swipe at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and RJD chief Tejashwi Yadav.