Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a scathing attack on the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and its alliance with Congress during his recent political address, directly questioning the conspicuous absence of veteran leader Lalu Prasad Yadav from the party's campaign materials.
'Why So Ashamed?' - PM's Pointed Question
In a speech that has sent ripples through Bihar's political landscape, PM Modi didn't hold back his criticism of the opposition alliance. "I've been seeing RJD posters everywhere," the Prime Minister remarked, "but there's something missing. Where is Lalu Prasad Yadav? Why have they hidden him? Are they so ashamed of their own leader?"
The Tejashwi Factor and Poster Politics
The Prime Minister's comments highlight the ongoing power transition within RJD, where Lalu Prasad's son, Tejashwi Yadav, has taken center stage in the party's publicity campaigns. Modi specifically noted how the younger Yadav has become the face of RJD's electoral promotions while the party patriarch remains notably absent.
Mocking the 'Mahagathbandhan' Alliance
PM Modi didn't stop at questioning Lalu's visibility. He extended his criticism to the broader opposition coalition, suggesting that the alliance partners seem embarrassed to publicly associate with each other. "They stand together in Delhi but run separate campaigns in Bihar," Modi observed, pointing to what he called the "contradictory approach" of the opposition bloc.
Political Implications in Bihar
The Prime Minister's sharp remarks come at a crucial juncture in Bihar politics, where the ruling NDA faces a formidable challenge from the RJD-Congress combine. Modi's direct targeting of the opposition's leadership dynamics indicates the strategic importance the central government places on the state's political developments.
Political analysts suggest that Modi's comments are designed to highlight what the BJP sees as internal contradictions within the opposition alliance while simultaneously appealing to traditional RJD supporters who might feel sidelined by the party's new leadership direction.
