PM Modi Hits Back At Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Chhath Drama’ Remark, Says Government Seeking UNESCO Tag For Festival

Prime Minister Narendra Modi countered Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s criticism of the NDA over Chhath celebrations and Yamuna clean-up promises, accusing the Congress and RJD of “insulting Chhathi Maiyya” to gain votes in Bihar, reported The Indian Express.

Addressing rally in Muzaffarpur after Chhath, PM Modi said, “Our government is trying to secure UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage status for the Chhath Mahaparva.”

He attacked the Opposition for allegedly mocking the festival.

"I listen to Chhath songs while travelling. I was once moved to listen to one of these songs rendered by a girl from Nagaland. But while this son of yours is busy ensuring that Chhath gets the honour that is its due, the Congress-RJD people are heaping scorn on the festival, calling it a drama, a nautanki," said PM Modi.

"But when your son (Modi) wants to make Chhath popular across the world, the Congress and RJD are insulting Chhathi Maiyya. Tell me – can anyone insult Chhathi Maiyya only for votes? Will Bihar and India tolerate it? Will mothers who fast on Chhath tolerate it? How shameless are the RJD and Congress? For them, this puja is a drama and nautanki? Will you punish such people or not?" he said.

The Prime Minister accused the RJD of repeatedly betraying Bihar, saying, “What have the RJD and Congress done? What have the jungle raj people done? There are five words – Katta (country guns), Kroorta (cruelty), Katuta (bitterness), Kushasan (bad governance) and corruption.”

Pm Modi claimed that under the RJD-Congress alliance, social harmony weakened, development stagnated, and corruption flourished while only a few families benefited.

“Such people can never do good for Bihar,” he added.

Highlighting NDA’s agenda, PM Modi said the coalition prioritised Bihar’s pride, language, culture, and growth. “Bihar ka bete, beti ab palaayan nahi karega, Bihar mein hi kaam karega, Bihar mein hi naam karega (NDA is committed to ensuring that Bihar has ample opportunities for education, employment, healthcare, and irrigation),” he said, promising opportunities in education, jobs, healthcare, and irrigation.

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