Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a gathering in Bihar through video conferencing, where he launched the State Jeevika Nidhi Credit Cooperative Union Limited, designed for women. During his address, he took the opportunity to address the Congress and RJD, criticizing them for the disrespectful behavior shown towards his mother from their platform, an action he said deeply affected every mother in Bihar.
PM Modi discussed the specifics of the new scheme. He mentioned the goal of providing financial aid to women in Bihar, specifically to those involved in the Jeevika program, simplifying their access to funds through a digital platform.
The Prime Minister emphasized the essential role of women in a progressing India and the need to alleviate their difficulties. He discussed various government initiatives, including the construction of numerous toilets and houses through the PM Awas Yojana, as well as the provision of free rations, aimed at supporting families. He also highlighted programs like Lakhpati Didi, Drone Didi, and Bank Sakhi, which focus on boosting women’s income, considering these as meaningful efforts to serve mothers and sisters. He added that the NDA government in Bihar plans to expand these initiatives in the months ahead.
Regarding respect for mothers, PM Modi highlighted Bihar’s tradition of honoring mothers, especially during the upcoming Navratri festival, which honors the nine forms of the goddess. He stressed that his government places the dignity and respect of mothers as a top priority.
PM Modi stated that, “The mindset that abuses the mother, the mindset that abuses the sister, considers women to be weak. This mindset considers women to be objects of exploitation and oppression.”
Addressing the RJD-Congress directly, PM Modi spoke about the abuse directed towards his mother at a rally in Bihar. He said the insults were not only against his mother but also against all the mothers, sisters, and daughters of India. He acknowledged the suffering experienced by the people of Bihar, and shared his own pain. He spoke of his career of public service, which he said had been supported by his mother.
He added, “These ‘yuvraaj’ born in royal families cannot understand the ‘tapasya’ of a poor mother and the pain of her son. They were born with a silver spoon in their mouth. They think that the power of the country and of Bihar is the legacy”
He questioned the actions, asking what his mother, who had no political involvement, had done to deserve such behavior. He argued that the abuse was directed towards millions of mothers and sisters. He added that those born into privilege cannot understand the struggles of a poor mother. He encouraged the public to demand answers from the RJD-Congress leaders.