Amid the heat of the Bihar Assembly elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi came out swinging against the RJD-Congress alliance during his rallies in Bhojpur and Nawada on Sunday. In a charged address, PM Modi said those who once pushed Bihar into darkness are now talking about a “New Bihar.” Using a biting Bhojpuri proverb, he quipped, “Je khet ba ujhadle, oo kahat ba hum buai karab” — “Those who destroyed the field now claim they’ll sow the seeds again.”
Modi branded the RJD era as “Bihar’s darkest period”, reminding people of days when lanterns struggled to light homes, roads were broken, power cuts ruled the nights, and crime haunted every household. “Back then,” he said, “youths were fleeing the state, women locked themselves in before dusk, and people didn’t feel safe even in their own villages.”
Industrial Collapse and Political Blame
PM Modi tore into the opposition for Bihar’s industrial ruin, citing how places like Dalmia Nagar, Barauni, and Hajipur were once buzzing with factory sirens but now lie silent. “Can those who shut down Bihar’s factories and ruined its farmers now talk about development?” he asked the roaring crowd.
NDA’s Development Pitch
Highlighting the progress under the NDA government, Modi said Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s leadership transformed Bihar’s image. “Electricity has reached every village, roads connect every corner, schools and hospitals are up, and millions benefit from Har Ghar Jal Yojana,” he said. “The NDA sowed the seeds of growth — and Bihar is now reaping the rewards.”
“Mahagathbandhan is a Mahamilawat”
Mocking the opposition bloc, Modi dubbed the Mahagathbandhan a “Mahamilawat” — an alliance of parties without vision or unity. “Their agenda is power; ours is service,” he declared. “They want to drag Bihar back into darkness, but we’re here to lead it toward prosperity.”
Sea of Support in Bhojpur and Nawada
Both rallies turned into massive shows of strength for the NDA, with crowds chanting “Modi-Nitish Zindabad.” Modi called the turnout “proof that Bihar refuses to return to its dark past.” Addressing the youth, he said NDA schemes like Startup Bihar, PM Kisan Samman Nidhi, and Har Ghar Jal have empowered families and fueled progress.
Modi vs. Lalu Legacy
PM Modi contrasted the “Nitish-Modi model” of development with the “Lalu era” of fear and lawlessness. “Those who once made kidnapping an industry now promise jobs. Should Bihar believe them or laugh at them?” he asked, drawing loud applause.
The Core Message
Analysts say Modi’s speech wasn’t just rhetoric — it was a reminder. His slogan, “Je khet ba ujhadle, oo kahat ba hum buai karab”, summed up the NDA’s pitch: Bihar has seen who destroys and who builds. This time, Modi made it clear — the people will choose the builders, not the wreckers.