Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday for his controversial “mujra” remark targeting the INDIA bloc. She emphasized that no prime minister in India’s history has used such language against opposition leaders.
Speaking at a joint election rally with Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav in Gorakhpur, in support of INDIA bloc candidate Kajal Nishad and Bansgaon candidate Sadal Prasad, Vadra expressed her dismay. She greeted the crowd in Bhojpuri, saying, “Raua sabhe ke Ram-Ram,” and asserted, “Modi ji gave a speech in Bihar and uttered such words for opposition leaders which no prime minister in the history of the country would have said.”
She highlighted the respect the nation holds for the position of prime minister and argued that it is Modi’s responsibility to maintain the dignity of his office. Vadra accused Modi of nervousness and forgetting his role as a representative of the country, stating, “Such words should not have come out of his mouth.”
Earlier in Bihar, PM Modi claimed he would prevent the opposition INDIA bloc from reallocating quotas meant for SCs, STs, and OBCs to Muslims. He accused the opposition of “slavery” and performing “mujra” to please their vote bank.
Vadra responded by questioning Modi’s priorities, pointing out the severe unemployment problem in the country. She stated, “Unemployment in the country today is the highest in 45 years and is the biggest problem. Does Modi ji talk about this? Have you heard the word unemployment from Modi ji?”
Reciting a composition by Saint Baba Gorakhnath, Vadra emphasized the respect owed to the office of the prime minister and lamented that Modi’s recent remarks exposed his true character. She noted that family members always maintain respect for each other, a quality she found lacking in Modi’s words.
Vadra also expressed pride in speaking from Gorakhpur, a land associated with Mahatma Buddha, Saint Kabir, Guru Matsyendra Nath, and Guru Gorakhnath. She underscored the region’s historical message of love, justice, and harmony, which she said forms the foundation of India’s Constitution and democracy.
As the elections approach, Vadra reiterated the INDIA alliance’s commitment to addressing the needs of the poor and farmers, accusing the current government of being anti-poor and anti-farmer. Voting in Gorakhpur and Bansgaon is scheduled for the seventh phase on June 1.
