A controversial social media post from the Kerala unit of the Congress party has caused a big stir in Bihar. The post, which compared Bihar to “bidis” (small cigarettes), insulted many people and drew strong reactions from NDA leaders in the state.
The Congress team quickly removed the post after the backlash. Bihar’s Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary strongly condemned the remark, saying, “They first insulted Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s mother, and now they are insulting the entire state of Bihar. This shows the real character of Congress.”
JD(U) spokesperson Neeraj Kumar also criticized the Congress, saying that the INDIA alliance has made Bihari insults part of their politics. He questioned whether Bihar is just about bidi, a local cigarette, and said the people will answer through their votes in the upcoming elections. “Bihar is famous for Buddha, Sita, and Sufi saints. The public will pay attention to what Tejashwi Yadav has to say,” he added.
Union Minister Giriraj Singh was also furious. He said, “Rahul Gandhi’s Congress always misbehaves with Bihar. Their days are numbered.”
The controversy started with a now-deleted post from @INCKerala that said: “Bidis and Bihar start from B. Not a sin anymore.” The post appeared to mock Biharis, and many saw it as a disrespectful comment.
This incident comes at a tense time in Bihar politics. Recently, some remarks were made against Prime Minister Modi’s late mother during a rally in Darbhanga, which the Prime Minister called an insult to both his family and the entire nation. The BJP responded by organizing a Bihar Bandh (strike) and protesting on the streets.
The new social media controversy has only added to the political heat. With Bihar heading into vital assembly elections, NDA leaders are using these incidents to rally support. They see plays like this as a way to strengthen their campaign against the RJD-Congress alliance, emphasizing pride and respect for Bihari culture.
As tensions rise, politicians on both sides will be watching the elections closely. This controversy shows how social media can influence politics and public sentiment in Bihar.
