Modi Government's End Begins in Bihar Polls: Kharge

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge unleashed a scathing attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) during the Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting in Patna, accusing the ruling party of orchestrating “vote chori” and fostering communal division. Declaring the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections as a turning point, Kharge boldly predicted that the polls would signal the beginning of the end of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “corrupt rule.”

Addressing the CWC, Kharge took aim at Modi’s foreign policy, subtly referencing recent tensions involving US President Donald Trump’s statements. “The prime minister’s so-called ‘friends’ on the global stage are now creating trouble for India due to his diplomatic failures,” Kharge remarked, criticizing the Modi government’s international missteps.

The Congress chief emphasized Bihar’s historical significance as the “mother of democracy,” underscoring the urgency of the CWC’s first post-Independence meeting in the state. “When our voter lists are being tampered with, we must gather here to reaffirm our commitment to safeguarding India’s democracy and Constitution,” he said, pointing to allegations of widespread electoral roll manipulation in Bihar’s Special Intensive Revision process.

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Kharge accused the BJP of undermining the Election Commission’s credibility, claiming it was dodging accountability by demanding affidavits from opposition parties instead of addressing concerns about electoral transparency. “This is not just vote theft—it’s the theft of rations, pensions, scholarships, and opportunities from Dalits, tribals, backward classes, minorities, and the poor,” he charged, highlighting the broader implications of electoral malpractices.

The Congress leader praised the party’s ‘Voter Adhikar Yatra,’ which he said galvanized public support in Bihar, with citizens rallying behind Rahul Gandhi’s call for electoral fairness. Kharge also lambasted the Modi government for its economic failures, citing unfulfilled promises of creating 2 crore jobs, the economic fallout from demonetisation, and a poorly implemented GST. “After eight years, the prime minister has finally admitted his GST mistakes by adopting reforms we demanded from the start,” he said.

Turning to the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), Kharge claimed internal rifts were weakening the coalition. He took a swipe at Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, alleging that the BJP now views him as a “mentally retired” liability. With 80% of Bihar’s population comprising OBCs, EBCs, and SC/STs, Kharge stressed the need for transparency in caste census and reservation policies to ensure social justice.

The Congress, alongside its alliance partners, pledged to deliver employment, education, healthcare, and good governance to realize Bihar’s long-standing dream of a “golden era.” “The 2025 Assembly elections will be a historic milestone, not just for Bihar but for India, marking the countdown to the end of Modi’s corrupt regime,” Kharge declared.

The CWC meeting, attended by top Congress leaders including Rahul Gandhi, Ajay Maken, KC Venugopal, Jairam Ramesh, Sachin Pilot, and Bihar Congress chief Rajesh Kumar, was a strategic move to bolster the party’s campaign ahead of the November polls. The extended meeting included permanent and special invitees, chief ministers, Pradesh Congress Committee presidents, and Congress Legislature Party leaders, signaling a united front against the BJP.

Kharge’s fiery rhetoric and the party’s focus on alleged electoral malpractices underscore Congress’s aggressive strategy to challenge the BJP’s dominance in Bihar. As the state gears up for a high-stakes electoral battle, the Congress is positioning itself as a champion of democracy and social equity, aiming to reshape Bihar’s political landscape and set the stage for a national reckoning.

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