The 'panja' & 'lantern' together have hurt the pride of Bihar: PM Modi

In a scathing attack on the Congress and the RJD, PM Narendra Modi said that 'License Raj' kept Bihar poor for a long time, with the Dalits being the biggest victims. "Some families became millionaires and billionaires by showing these people false dreams of being free from poverty... In the coming time, three crore more houses will be built. I told you I will not stop at the work of service. Addressing the Siwan rally, Modi alleged, "The 'panja' and 'lantern' people together have hurt the pride of Bihar. They looted so much that poverty became Bihar's misfortune... But Modi is not the one who becomes quiet after doing so much work. I have to do a lot more for Bihar. Those who brought 'jungle raj' to Bihar are looking for an opportunity to repeat their old deeds somehow. You have to be very cautious for the bright future of your children."

#WATCH | Siwan, Bihar | Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "The 'panja' and 'lantern' people together have hurt the pride of Bihar. They looted so much that poverty became Bihar's misfortune... But Modi is not the one who becomes quiet after doing so much work. I have to do a lot… pic.twitter.com/vnu1xVmHiC

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Paying tribute to great leaders from Bihar such as Dr. Rajendra Prasad and Brajkishore Prasad, Modi said the NDA government is dedicated to carrying forward their legacy with determination. He also announced the launch of development projects worth thousands of crores of rupees from the Siwan platform.