Lalu advises umbrellas for ‘downpour of lies' at PM event

Time of India

3 hours ago

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Patna: On the day Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticised the 15-year rule of the
RJD
in Bihar for "jungle raj, mis-governance and dynastic politics", RJD chief Lalu Prasad launched a scathing and sarcastic counterattack, warning the public to carry umbrellas to protect themselves from a "downpour of lies, false promises and illusions" in the state.
Sharing an AI-generated satirical video mocking
PM Modi
and Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, Lalu quipped, "There is heavy rain of lies in Bihar today. Hailstorms of false and tempting promises are falling along with thunder. So, be careful." The background score added to the satire, "Jhooth ki bijli kadkegi, ghoshnayon ka toofan garjega, karodo ke package-wala ola barsega… aaj milkar karenge Bihar ki janata se kursi ke liye gujarish… aaj hogi Bihar mein jumlon ki barish."
Leader of the opposition in state assembly,
Tejashwi Prasad Yadav
, issued 12 questions to the PM, demanding answers during his Siwan speech. "Why did your friend Trump halt Operation Sindoor before consulting you? Who is Trump to interfere in India's decisions?" he asked, referring to an alleged ceasefire under US pressure.
Tejashwi also asked about Bihar's position on the poverty index, crime levels and the Prime Minister's repeated visits without addressing core issues. He said railway engines now being exported from Marhaura to Guinea were from a factory set up by Lalu as railway minister. "Will you tell the people of Saran that Lalu Prasad established J P University and three major railway factories here?" he asked.
Later, at the RJD office, Tejashwi alleged that the BJP is running a campaign funded by the hard-earned money of Bihar people. "Modiji's speech neither fills anyone's stomach nor provides employment," he said.