Patna, August 29, 2025 — A sharp political confrontation unfolded in Patna today as BJP and Congress workers clashed, sparked by an uproar over derogatory remarks allegedly made against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his late mother.
Rahul Gandhi has responded sharply after Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party workers clashed in Patna Friday afternoon, in violence triggered by a video of foot soldiers from the former using 'extremely abusive language' to refer to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his mother, Heeraben Modi.
The controversy originated in Darbhanga, where inflammatory remarks were reportedly made from a stage during Rahul Gandhi’s Voter Adhikar Yatra, targeting both the PM and his late mother. The incident rapidly went viral, resulting in widespread condemnation from the BJP In response, the BJP organized a protest in Patna, which turned confrontational as party workers and Congress supporters exchanged heated words, culminating in physical clashes.
Darbhanga Police swiftly arrested Rizwi Raja (also referred to as Mohammad Rizvi alias Raja) in connection with the incident. He reportedly wore a Congress flag during the rally and was taken into custody following a viral video showing him using an expletive against PM Modi
BJP’s Fury and Legal Action
The BJP termed the incident as having "crossed all limits of tastelessness, hatred, and insult" and lodged multiple FIRs against Rahul Gandhi, demanding firm accountability and legal repercussions
Senior BJP leaders including Amit Shah, J P Nadda, and Sambit Patra condemned the act, calling it a “stain on democracy” and pressing for immediate repercussions
Additional statements denouncing the incident poured in from across the BJP leadership, including references to compromised political decorum
Congress Distance and Apology
The remarks drew a swift apology from Mohammad Naushad, the local Congress leader associated with the stage setup, though he claimed the comments were made after keynote leaders had exited the venue.
Meanwhile, Congress spokespersons such as Rashid Alvi and Asit Nath Tiwari distanced the party from the incident, citing the presence of unidentified individuals among the crowd and condemning the language used
The row has significantly heightened tensions between the two parties just ahead of the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections. With both sides trading FIRs and mounting political pressure, the clash in Patna stands as a raw reminder of the fraught nature of electoral politics.
With national attention focused firmly on Bihar, this incident is likely to become a litmus test for political conduct and accountability as the election season picks up pace.
