Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday criticised the Congress for opposing proposals aimed at the removal of the Prime Minister, Chief Ministers, and Ministers if they are arrested for 30 consecutive days. Speaking at a massive rally in Gayaji, Bihar, Modi questioned why individuals holding such key positions should be allowed to operate from prison.
“Why should governments be allowed to run from jail? Should tainted ministers continue in their posts? The people expect their leaders to uphold moral integrity,” he asserted.
Modi further pointed out the disparity between ordinary government employees and senior leaders, saying, “If a government employee is imprisoned for 50 hours, then he loses his job automatically, be it a driver, a clerk, or a peon. But a CM, a Minister, or even a PM can enjoy staying in the government even from jail… Some time ago, we saw how files were being signed from jail and how government orders were given from jail. If leaders have such an attitude, how can we fight corruption… NDA government has brought a law against corruption, and the Prime Minister also comes under its purview…”
This week, three Bills were introduced in Parliament and referred to a Joint Committee. These include the Government of Union Territories (Amendment) Bill, 2025; the Constitution (One Hundred and Thirtieth Amendment) Bill, 2025; and the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2025.
The proposed legislation stipulates that if the Prime Minister, Union Ministers, or Chief Ministers are arrested and detained in custody for 30 consecutive days for offences punishable by at least five years’ imprisonment, they will be removed from office on the 31st day.
PM Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone and inaugurated multiple development projects worth approximately Rs 13,000 crores across various sectors, including Power, Roads, Health, Urban Development, and Water Supply.
He also flagged off two trains. Amrit Bharat Express between Gaya and Delhi, and the Buddhist Circuit Train between Vaishali and Koderma, which will give a boost to tourism and religious travel across key Buddhist sites in the region.
PM Narendra Modi symbolically hands over keys to a few beneficiaries as part of the Grih Pravesh ceremony of 12,000 rural beneficiaries under PMAY-Gramin and 4,260 beneficiaries under PMAY-Urban.
Speaking further, the PM said, “Bihar is the land of Chanakya and Chandragupta Maurya. Bihar has stood as the backbone of the country at all times. Every resolve made on this pious land is the strength of the country and doesn’t go in vain. When the Pahalgam terror attack happened, I had vowed to reduce the terrorists to dust from this land. The world has seen that resolve getting fulfilled.”
Taking a jibe at the RJD, PM criticied the party for the situation of the state back during their regime. He said, “… Remember the condition here during the rule of lantern (RJD). This region was in the clutches of red terror. Cities like Gaya Ji were in darkness during the rule of ‘lantern’ (RJD)… They had pushed the entire state into darkness. There was no education or employment. So many generations were forced to migrate. RJD considers the people of Bihar only as their vote bank. They want nothing to do with their life, sorrows, or respect.”
“A Congress CM had said that he will not let people of Bihar enter his state. No one can forget Congress’ hate for the people of Bihar. Despite seeing the Congress’ misbehaviour with the people of Bihar, the RJD was in deep sleep… NDA is working hard so that the youth of Bihar can get employment here in their state, so that they get respect, and they can stay with their parents,” he further added.
Addressing another major concern, PM Narendra Modi raised the issue of illegal immigration impacting Bihar’s demographics and employment opportunities.
“The increasing population of illegal immigrants in the country is a matter of concern. In the bordering areas of Bihar, demography is rapidly changing. The NDA government has decided not to let illegal immigrants decide the future of our country. We will not let immigrants take away the jobs meant for the people of Bihar,” he said.
“To tackle this threat, I have proposed to start a demographic mission. This mission will begin its work shortly. We will throw out every immigrant. People of Bihar need to beware of the supporters of these immigrants in the country. Congress and RJD want to take away the rights of the people of Bihar and give them to immigrants for appeasement and to increase their vote bank,” the Prime Minister warned.
Modi also took on the opposition parties for opposing the government’s law aimed at curbing corruption and illegal activities.
“RJD, Congress, and Left parties are opposing this law. They are very angry. Who doesn’t know what they are afraid of? They think that if they go to jail, all their dreams will be shattered. They are so rattled that they are opposing a law which is in the public interest,” he said.
