US EditionBihar Assembly Election LIVE: 'Trying to Get UNESCO Heritage Tag for Chhath Festival', Says PM Modi at Muzaffarpur Election Rally
PM Modi accused Congress and RJD of insulting Chhath Puja for votes and announced a competition to promote Chhath songs for UNESCO recognition during Bihar elections.
- On October 30, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Muzaffarpur, Bihar accused Congress and Rashtriya Janata Dal of insulting Chhathi Maiyya to win votes and asked if mothers fasting on Chhath could tolerate such insults.
- Rahul Gandhi's October 29 remark that Modi `did drama in the name of Chhath Puja` came amid the Bihar Assembly campaign, which began with rallies on October 24.
- He accused opposition figures of `looting` railways and neglecting development, and said Rashtriya Janata Dal rule ushered a `jungle raj` marked by five identities: `Katta, krurta, katuta, kusashan, corruption`.
- He urged voters to reject such politics and called for support, invoking the slogan `Phir ek baar, NDA sarkaar!` as the crowd of women and youth cheered and District Magistrate Subrat Kumar Sen confirmed security arrangements.
- The government is pursuing a UNESCO bid for Chhath Mahaparv, calling it a celebration of humanity and devotion, while a nationwide Chhath song competition will feature artists from across India with winners recognised next year.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, at an election rally, launched a scathing attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and the RJD for insulting faith. Responding to Rahul Gandhi's statement on Chhath Puja, the Prime Minister said, "The RJD and Congress are insulting Chhathi Maiya. For them, worshipping Chhathi Maiya is a drama, a gimmick."
RJD, Congress insulting Chhathi Maiyya for votes: PM Modi at Bihar rally
Prime Minister Modi strongly criticised Congress and RJD for insulting Chhath Maiyya during a Muzaffarpur rally. This confrontation highlights the growing cultural and political tensions ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections.
Bihar Elections: PM Modi's fiery 'katta, kroorta, katuta, kushasan' jibe at RJD in Muzaffarpur
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a sharp attack on the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) during a rally in Muzaffarpur on Thursday, accusing the party of pushing Bihar into an era of “jungle raj.” Modi said RJD’s rule was marked by “Katta (gun), Krurta (cruelty), Katuta (bitterness), Kushasan (misrule), and Corruption.” He urged people to reject such politics and support development and stability in the upcoming state elections. PM Modi accuses Op…
PM Modi In Bihar: ‘Don’t insult Chhathi Maiyya For Votes’; Govt Pursuing UNESCO Tag For Chhath
PM Modi, addressing a rally in Muzaffarpur, said Chhathi Maiyya is Bihar’s pride, not politics. He announced efforts to get UNESCO heritage status for Chhath Mahaparv and promote its cultural legacy.
Bihar Assembly election LIVE: 'Trying to get UNESCO heritage tag for Chhath festival', says PM Modi at Muzaffarpur election rally
Bihar Assembly elections: Follow The Hindu's Live on Bihar polls as PM Modi is set to hold rallies in different parts of Bihar as campaign intensifies on October 30, 2025.
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