'Bihar was engulfed in darkness during 'lantern' raj': PM Modi in Gaya

PM Modi

In a scathing attack on the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that the state was engulfed in darkness during the RJD regime.

Earlier today, PM Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for development projects worth Rs 13,000 crore across key sectors such as power, roads, health, urban development and water supply.

The Prime Minister said Lalu Prasad Yadav-led RJD had hurt the pride of Bihar by looting the state by keep the residents in the dark, adding that the party only raised the slogan 'gareebi hatao' but that it was the NDA government that made it possible.

Highlighting the NDA government's push for development, PM said: "Bihar became the centre of 'Make in India' initiative and gave the example of the locomotive factory at Marhowrah. He also alleged that the Congress and RJD are against the development of Bihar.

Pointing out how the previous governments acted in tandem to deny basic rights to people, PM said: "The 'panja' and 'lantern' people together have hurt the pride of Bihar. They looted so much that poverty became Bihar's misfortune... But Modi is not the one who becomes quiet after doing so much work. I have to do a lot more for Bihar. Those who brought 'jungle raj' to Bihar are looking for an opportunity to repeat their old deeds somehow. You have to be very cautious for the bright future of your children. "