‘RJD–Congress ties are like oil and water, can never mix’: PM Modi in Muzaffarpur

At a public rally in Muzaffarpur, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that the BJP and NDA’s priority is to enhance Bihar’s pride, promote its language and culture across the world, and ensure holistic development of the state.

He lashed out at the RJD and Congress, stating that these parties ruled Bihar for decades but only delivered “betrayal and false promises.”

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On the Congress–RJD alliance, Modi took a swipe at the partnership, saying internal rifts are now visible. “In this election, the real news is not the abuses hurled at me, but the fight within RJD and Congress. Their relationship is like oil and water, they may share the same glass, but they can never truly mix.”

Slamming the Opposition over remarks on Chhath Puja, Modi said: “The women who observe long fasts and stand in the Ganga to offer arghya to Surya Dev, in the eyes of RJD and Congress, they are doing a drama. Will the mothers and sisters of Bihar tolerate this insult to Chhathi Maiya? I know no person from Bihar can forget this insult.”

He further said, “For Congress and RJD, the worship of Chhathi Maiya is a drama and nautanki. Can anyone insult Chhathi Maiya for votes? Will the people of Bihar tolerate this?”

Terming it his first rally after Chhath Puja, the Prime Minister said the Centre is working to secure UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage status for the Chhath Mahaparva.

#WATCH | Muzaffarpur, Bihar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, “… ‘Iss chunaav mein asli khabar mujhe di gayi gaaliya nahi hai balki RJD-Congress mein ho raha jhagra hai. RJD-Congress ka rishta tel aur paani ki tarah dikh raha hai. Ek glass mein hote hai lekin paani aur tel ka… pic.x.com/LEYCW4vjXc

— ANI (@ANI) October 30, 2025

Appealing to local sentiments, he added, “Yahan ki litchi jitni meethi hoti hai, utni hi meethi yahan ki boli bhi hai. I can see a large number of youth and women here… Phir ek baar NDA sarkar!”

Prime Minister Modi said, “When there is good governance, everyone prospers; but when there is jungle raj, everyone suffocates. These days, the entire Bihar is celebrating the GST Bachat Utsav, which is helping every family save money. Some are buying new bikes, some new scooters… Last year, around September and October, 50,000 motorcycles were sold in Bihar. This year, during the GST Bachat Utsav, in the same period, around 1.5 lakh motorcycles have been sold in Bihar.”

Countering the migration issue, PM Modi said, “Bihar ke bete-beti ab palayan nahi karenge, Bihar mein hi kaam karenge, Bihar mein hi naam karenge.”

He added that the NDA government is committed to ensuring that Bihar has ample opportunities for education, employment, healthcare, and irrigation, so that the youth no longer have to leave their home state in search of better prospects.

On law and order under RJD rule: Modi attacked the Opposition, saying that during the jungle raj period, even car dealerships and vehicle showrooms had to shut down, not because of lack of business, but due to looting, vehicle theft, and terror unleashed by RJD leaders and their gangs.

“Because of the misdeeds of RJD and Congress, lakhs of youth were left unemployed and forced to migrate. When we recall those days of jungle raj, we realise how dangerous the situation truly was,” he said.

#WATCH | Muzaffarpur, Bihar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, “… In Bihar’s electoral battle, there is now a pair of Yuvraajs who consider themselves Yuvraajs. They have opened shops of false promises. One is the Yuvraaj of India’s most corrupt family, and the other is the… pic.x.com/Er5xUltYWN

— ANI (@ANI) October 30, 2025

On kidnappings and crime: Modi said that during the RJD’s rule, 35,000–40,000 kidnappings took place, adding that today’s youth cannot even imagine how fearful those times were.

“The cries of distressed parents meant nothing to the RJD then, and even today, they have no concern for people’s happiness or sorrow,” he said.

Modi also condemned the playing of songs glorifying guns and crime at election rallies, calling it a reflection of the Opposition’s mindset.

“The RJD–Congress people are even threatening to abduct our sisters and daughters. Such shameful acts are being encouraged to spread fear,” he added.
On women’s empowerment: Modi said that both Narendra and Nitish have always prioritised women’s welfare and empowerment.

“We gave permanent houses registered in women’s names, tap water connections, free gas cylinders, and free ration to reduce our sisters’ hardships,” he said.