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PM Modi Slams Opposition Over ‘Katta, Dunali, Rangdaari’ Allegations
Indian Prime Minster Narendra Modi, while campaigning in Bihar, accused the opposition of promoting a culture of violence and intimidation, using terms like “katta” (country-made gun), “dunali” (rifle) and “rangdaari” (extortion) in criticism of Rashtriya Janata Dal and Indian National Congress. He asked voters whether they wished to return to a governance model dominated by coercion and “jungle raj”.
Context and Implications
The remarks came amid intense campaigning ahead of the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections. Modi suggested that the opposition’s slogans and campaign music hint at an intent to restore the older cycle of law-lessness in the state. By drawing attention to “katta-dunali rangdaari”, he aimed to contrast his alliance’s political promise of development and stability.
Reaction and Significance
Opposition leaders, particularly from RJD and Congress, rejected the accusations as “fear-mongering” and claimed the BJP was diverting attention from economic issues and local concerns. Political analysts say Modi’s rhetoric is designed to mobilise voters by recalling the state’s earlier periods of instability and reinforcing the ruling alliance’s message of law and order.
