Prime Minister Modi's Bihar Visit Offers Development Schemes; Whispered Conversation with Upendra Kushwaha and Chirag Paswan's Omission Spark Speculation.
PM Modi in Bihar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Bihar has become a focal point of political activity. During his visit, he laid the foundation stone for projects worth ₹10,000 crore in Siwan and addressed a public rally. However, a video of a conversation between Prime Minister Modi and Upendra Kushwaha on stage has garnered significant attention and gone viral on social media.
What Prime Minister Modi whispered into Upendra Kushwaha's ear has become a subject of much political discussion. Similarly, PM Modi's altered demeanor towards Chirag Paswan has prompted speculation among political analysts.
Prime Minister Modi's Bihar Visit
With Bihar Assembly elections scheduled for later this year, Prime Minister Modi's visit transcended mere project announcements, carrying significant political undertones. He announced ₹10,000 crore in development projects for Bihar and inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for several schemes in Siwan.
Targeting Congress and RJD at the Rally
During the rally, Prime Minister Modi launched a scathing attack on the Congress and the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD). He accused previous governments of plundering Bihar's resources and neglecting its development. He reiterated his commitment to Bihar's development and emphasized that much remains to be done.
Whispered Conversation with Upendra Kushwaha
A video of a whispered conversation between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Upendra Kushwaha, president of the Rashtriya Lok Manch, on stage has gone viral. The video shows PM Modi meeting Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and then approaching Upendra Kushwaha. He shakes hands with him and then whispers something in his ear. Both leaders then smile.
The content of this conversation remains unconfirmed. However, it is being interpreted as carrying significant political meaning, especially considering that both Upendra Kushwaha and BJP leader Dilip Jaiswal were not mentioned on stage during a PM Modi rally a few days prior.
Changed Behavior towards Chirag Paswan
Another detail in the video has caught attention. Chirag Paswan was also present on stage. In previous meetings, Prime Minister Modi had been seen warmly embracing and greeting Chirag. This time, however, PM Modi only offered a Namaste with folded hands to Chirag and immediately turned towards Lalan Singh.
This change in demeanor is believed to be linked to the growing rift within the NDA following the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), led by Chirag Paswan, announcing its intention to contest the upcoming Assembly elections independently. The lack of warmth in this meeting has fueled further speculation.
Political Implications of the Viral Video
Political analysts suggest that Prime Minister Modi's strategy might involve managing internal disagreements within the NDA and attempting to win over leaders like Upendra Kushwaha. Kushwaha has recently been perceived as closer to the BJP and could play a significant role in electoral calculations.
The cool reception of Chirag Paswan might be interpreted as a clear message from the BJP. Chirag has previously been known for his independent stance within the NDA. This change in behavior on stage might clarify the future dynamics of the alliance.
Threat to Upendra Kushwaha
Just before Prime Minister Modi's visit, Upendra Kushwaha reported receiving death threats. He has filed a police complaint. Kushwaha stated that he and his staff received phone calls threatening to kill him within ten days if he continued criticizing a particular party.
