Argus News - Dharmendra Pradhan Slams Rahul Gandhi Over His Remarks On Chhath Puja, PM Modi

Bhubaneswar, Oct 29: Senior BJP leader and Union Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi following his controversial remarks about the Chhat Puja and Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a rally in Bihar.

Pradhan, who is also the BJP’s election in-charge for the upcoming Bihar Assembly polls, demanded public apology from Rahul Gandhi for his “disgraceful” remarks.

राहुल गांधी द्वारा बिहार की पवित्र धरती से लोक आस्था के महापर्व छठ का अपमान करना करोड़ों श्रद्धालुओं की भावना पर गहरा आघात है। राहुल गांधी का बयान सनातन संस्कृति के प्रति राहुल गांधी की घृणा को दर्शाता है, साथ ही आदरणीय प्रधानमंत्री श्री नरेन्द्र मोदी जी के खिलाफ कांग्रेस की…

— Dharmendra Pradhan (@dpradhanbjp) October 29, 2025

Dharmendra Pradhan’s Strong Rebuttal

In a post on X, Pradhan said Gandhi’s statement reflects his “hatred towards Sanatan culture” and exposes the Congress party’s deep-rooted “frustration and animosity” towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He further alleged that Gandhi’s comments stem from “feudal thinking, political desperation, and fear of defeat.”

Pradhan also criticized the INDIA bloc, including Tejashwi Yadav, for promoting “jungle raj” and ignoring the aspirations of Bihar’s poor, farmers, women, and youth. He claimed that the opposition’s use of “indecent language” is a sign of their impending electoral loss.

The Union Minister emphasized that Bihar’s people seek development and good governance—not dynastic politics and divisive rhetoric.

Pradhan Demands Public Apology

Calling for accountability, Minister Pradhan demanded that Rahul Gandhi issue a public apology to the people of Bihar and the nation for his “disgraceful” remarks. He emphasized that Bihar’s citizens seek development and good governance—not dynastic politics and divisive rhetoric.

“Rahul Gandhi should publicly apologise to the people of Bihar and the country for this insulting and utterly disgraceful statement regarding the great festival of Chhath and Prime Minister Modi, which crosses all boundaries of decorum,” Pradhan said.

Also Read: Dharmendra Pradhan Pitches Youth-Centric Vision for Bihar

Rahul Gandhi’s Remarks on PM Modi

Addressing a public meeting in Sakra constituency of Muzaffarpur, LoP Rahul Gandhi accused PM Modi of prioritizing votes over public welfare. “Modi is not concerned about anything except votes. If you tell him to dance on stage and promise votes, he will start dancing,” Gandhi said.

The Congress leader further alleged that during Chhath, while devotees bathed in the Yamuna River, PM Modi used a private swimming pool built for himself, showing disregard for Bihar’s cultural sentiments.

Political Fallout

Rahul Gandhi’s remarks on the sacred Chhat Puja and Prime Minister Modi have triggered a political uproar, with several BJP and NDA leaders across states demanding an apology and accusing the Congress leader of disrespecting public sentiment.