'What happened to double Yuvraj in UP will repeat in Bihar': PM Modi takes a dig at Rahul, Tejashwi

Without naming Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav, Prime Minister Narendra Modi slammed the Mahagathbandhan leadership on Sunday.

PM Narendra Modi, while addressing a public rally in Chhapra, Bihar, said that Bihar has a double engine government which is committed to the development of the state while on the other hand, there are two "Yuvraj" who are fighting to save their throne.

"Today, Bihar has 'double-engine ki sarkar'. On the other hand, there are two 'Yuvraj' of whom one is from 'jungle raj'. The double-engine NDA government is committed to the development of Bihar and these double Yuvraj are fighting to save their throne," he said.

"You must have seen 3-4 years ago during UP election, double Yuvraj was there as well. Climbed on top of the bus, wore black jackets and used to visit villages while waving," he added.

In a bid to strike a chord with the state's women voters, the prime minister said, "My mothers need not worry about whether they would be able to afford Chhath festivities a few weeks from now. Do remember this son of yours is sitting in Delhi. He will take care of all your needs".

PM Modi also expressed confidence in forming his government in Bihar once again.

"After the first phase voting, is it clear that Nitish Kumar is all set to form government again. We have seen various election rallies before, no matter how close the election is right now but such a huge rally that too before 10 am (today) has never been held earlier," PM Modi said.

"Political pundits have been proven wrong in 1st phase of Bihar polls which saw large voter turnout despite COVID-19. The people of Bihar proved them wrong. Some people have tried to give false hopes to the people of Bihar," he added.

Further attacking Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, the Prime Minister said that a few people will never bother about the people of Bihar, they will only work for their family and themselves.

"They have their eyes on poor people's money, they will never understand their plight. Whereas, the NDA alliance is reducing the plight of the poor people," he added.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to address election rallies in Samastipur, East Champaran and West Champaran today.

The first phase of Bihar elections to 71 seats was held on October 28. The remaining 172 assembly constituencies of the 243-member assembly will go to polls on November 3 and November 7.

The elections for the second phase of polls for 94 assembly constituencies will be held on November 3 and the results will be announced on November 10.

The results are scheduled to be declared on November 10.

(With agency inputs)