Modi Accuses RJD, Congress of Insulting Women
Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and Congress of insulting “matri shakti” (mother power) by making derogatory remarks about his late mother during a rally in Bihar.
Emotional Appeal to Women Voters
Addressing a gathering in Patna on September 2, 2025, Modi said the remarks were not only against his mother but also an insult to every mother, sister, and daughter of India. He stressed that his mother had no involvement in politics and described the comments as unjust and deeply hurtful.
Political Backlash and Protests
The BJP has announced a statewide bandh in Bihar on September 4, spearheaded by women’s wings of the NDA alliance, in protest against the remarks. Legal complaints have also been filed in Muzaffarpur against opposition leaders Rahul Gandhi and Tejashwi Yadav.
