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The provided text is a news report from The Hindu detailing a political rally addressed by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in Muzaffarpur, Bihar, on October 29, 2025, during the Bihar Assembly election campaign. Gandhi criticized the ruling BJP for allegedly controlling the Bihar government through Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, accused the BJP of being against social justice, and claimed the government favors a few billionaires, leading to poverty in Bihar. He also attacked Prime Minister Modi on various issues, including the Yamuna River dip and telecom monopoly. Gandhi asserted the INDIA bloc would protect the Constitution and cater to all sections of society if elected, highlighting Bihar’s potential for growth and urging voters to see through Modi’s “drama.”

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Rahul Gandhi Accuses BJP of Remote-Controlling Bihar Government at Muzaffarpur Rally

Muzaffarpur, Bihar – October 29, 2025 – Congress leader Rahul Gandhi launched a scathing attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) during a rally in Muzaffarpur, Bihar, today, accusing the party of governing the state through “remote control” using Chief Minister Nitish Kumar as a figurehead. The rally marked Gandhi’s first election address in the state ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections.

“I agree with Tejashwi Yadav that the government in Bihar is being run through remote control. They are simply using the face of Nitish Kumar,” Gandhi declared to the crowd.

The former Congress president also criticized the BJP-led central government, alleging that it is against social justice and favors a select few billionaires, contributing to Bihar’s poverty. He specifically mentioned the government’s agreement to a caste census as a result of opposition pressure.

Gandhi took aim at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, mocking his planned dip in the Yamuna River during Chhath Puja, suggesting it was a staged event that the Prime Minister abandoned when it became clear the water was artificially sourced. He also accused Modi of hiding the negative impacts of demonetization and promoting a telecom monopoly benefiting a single business house.

Referring to past elections, Gandhi alleged that the BJP “stole” votes in Maharashtra and Haryana and warned that they would attempt the same in Bihar. He assured the audience that the INDIA bloc, if elected, would safeguard the interests of all sections of society, regardless of caste or religion, and protect the Constitution of Babasaheb Ambedkar.

Highlighting Bihar’s historical significance, Gandhi spoke of the Nalanda University and the potential for future growth. “I foresee a future when Americans would come to Bihar for higher learning,” he stated, referring to the Congress-led government’s vision for a modern Nalanda University.

Gandhi concluded his address by urging voters to be wary of what he termed as Prime Minister Modi’s “drama” and to recognize the potential of Bihar.

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