Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a large public rally in Muzaffarpur, Bihar, ahead of the upcoming assembly elections. He strongly defended the Chhath festival and accused the Congress and RJD of disrespecting it for political gain.

Modi responds to Rahul Gandhi’s remarks

The rally came a day after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accused the NDA of using Chhath Puja and Yamuna clean-up promises to win votes. PM Modi hit back, saying the opposition was insulting ‘Chhathi Maiyya’ just to get votes.

“Our government is trying to secure UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage status for the Chhath Mahaparva,” Modi said. “I listen to Chhath songs while travelling. I was once moved to listen to one of these songs rendered by a girl from Nagaland. But while this son of yours is busy ensuring tha

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