PM Modi’s Patna Roadshow Draws Massive Crowds, Attacks RJD-Congress Over ‘Family Politics’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a rousing welcome as thousands of supporters thronged the streets of Patna on Sunday for his grand roadshow, marking a high-energy start to the NDA's election campaign in Bihar. Amid tight security, chants of "Modi, Modi" echoed across the city as people waved BJP flags and showered flower petals along the route. Women offered aarti from balconies, turning the event into a festive spectacle.

BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad described the atmosphere as "incredible," calling the gesture of women offering aarti "an emotional moment for all of us."

Earlier in the day, PM Modi addressed a massive rally in Nawada, thanking the people of Bihar for their enthusiasm and reaffirming the slogan, "Phir ek baar, NDA sarkar." He said the crowd's energy reflected Bihar's trust in the NDA's development-focused governance.

Launching a sharp attack on the RJD-Congress alliance, Modi accused both parties of prioritizing their families over the welfare of the people. "One is the most corrupt family in Bihar, the other the most corrupt family in the country," he said, adding that the RJD's rule was synonymous with "Jungle Raj - guns, cruelty, and corruption."

Modi contrasted that past with the NDA's governance model of transparency and direct benefit transfers. He cited ₹650 crore in direct payments to two lakh farmers as proof that the government ensures benefits reach the people directly.

Promising new opportunities for Bihar's youth, Modi declared, "It's Modi's guarantee - the youth of Bihar will work in Bihar." He ended with a symbolic message: "From lanterns to lights - Bihar has moved forward."