In a fiery political showdown in Patna, Union Home Minister Amit Shah delivered a blistering challenge to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, putting him on the spot over his party's alliance with the RJD in Bihar.
'I want to ask Rahul Gandhi - do you want to make a Chief Minister from jail?' Shah thundered during his rally, referring to RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav's legal troubles. The comment sent shockwaves through the political landscape, marking one of the BJP's most direct attacks on the opposition alliance.
Political Battle Intensifies in Bihar
The Home Minister didn't hold back in his criticism of the Congress-RJD partnership, questioning the morality of aligning with a party whose leader has been convicted in corruption cases. 'The people of Bihar need to think carefully about whether they want a government led by someone who operates from behind bars,' Shah emphasized, drawing loud cheers from the gathered crowd.
BJP's Strategy for Bihar
Political analysts see this as a calculated move by the BJP to put the opposition on the defensive. The party appears to be leveraging the corruption cases against Lalu Prasad Yadav as a central theme in their Bihar campaign. Shah's rhetoric suggests the BJP plans to make 'clean governance versus corruption' a key battleground in the upcoming elections.
The Home Minister also highlighted the development work undertaken by the NDA government in Bihar, contrasting it with what he called the 'jungle raj' of previous RJD governments. His speech carefully wove together development promises with sharp political attacks, creating a multi-pronged approach to woo Bihar voters.
Opposition's Response Expected
While Shah's comments have dominated political discourse, the Congress and RJD are yet to issue a formal response. However, sources indicate that the opposition alliance is preparing a counter-strategy that will focus on employment, farmer issues, and what they call 'the failure of BJP's promises.'
As the political temperature rises in Bihar, all eyes are on how Rahul Gandhi and Tejashwi Yadav will respond to this direct challenge from one of BJP's most powerful leaders.
