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Union Minister Nityanand Rai has strongly condemned Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge for calling Bihar a "small state." He demanded an immediate apology, calling the remark an insult to Bihar's 13 crore people. Rai emphasized Bihar's historical significance as the land of Buddha, Mahavir, and democracy. The BJP leader also criticized Rahul Gandhi for remaining silent on the issue.

Key Points: Nityanand Rai Demands Kharge Apology for Calling Bihar Small State

  • Rai terms Kharge's remark as insulting to Bihar's heritage
  • Calls out Congress for undermining Bihar's democratic legacy
  • Highlights Bihar as birthplace of Mahavir and Buddha
  • Questions Rahul Gandhi's silence on the controversy
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Union MoS Nityanand Rai demands apology from Kharge for calling Bihar a small state

Union MoS Nityanand Rai slams Kharge's "small Bihar" remark as insulting, demands apology for 13 crore people.

"Congress President should immediately apologize to the 13 crore people of Bihar - Nityanand Rai"

New Delhi, June 26

Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai has demanded an apology from Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge for referring to Bihar as a "small" state, calling the remark "extremely unfortunate" and "insulting."

"The Congress President should immediately apologize to the 13 crore people of Bihar," Rai said in a statement.

Rai termed Kharge's remarks as "extremely unfortunate" and "insulting", saying, "It is extremely unfortunate and insulting that Congress National President and Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge referred to Bihar as a 'small' state. This is a highly objectionable remark made by him for people of Bihar."

MoS Rai further said that the 13 crore people of Bihar cannot tolerate the statement of the INC President at all. In fact, Mallikarjun Kharge has not only insulted peoole of Bihar but has also attempted to attack its glorious tradition, culture and public sentiment, which is the real character of the Congress Party.

Former Bihar BJP President and MP from Ujiyarpur reminded the Congress President, "Bihar is the land of democracy, land of Chanakya, land of heroes, the land of knowledge...Congress President should know that the land of Bihar is the birthplace of Mahavir and also the 'karmabhoomi'of Gautam Buddha."

Rai further added that Bihar is the land of 'Jannayak' Jayaprakash Narayan, who led against the imposition of the Emergency and brought the whole country together against the Emergency.

"The entire Bihar knows that the vision of the Congress party has never been to develop Bihar but the Congress party should know that this is the same Bihar where Karpoori Thakur worked to strengthen social justice. These days Rahul Gandhi keeps talking about social justice while touring the country and abroad but people of Bihar are not weak. People of Bihar know very well that how to give a reply and just wait for the time," Rai stated.

The Union MoS also raised questions the silence of Rahul Gandhi LoP Lok Sabha saying that Rahul Gandhi come to Bihar during the election season but his party busy to insulting the people of Bihar from Delhi.

- ANI

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Rajesh K.
Why are politicians making such unnecessary controversies? Bihar is neither small nor big - it's an important part of India with rich history. Instead of debating size, leaders should focus on development issues facing the state. 🤦‍♂️
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Priya M.
As someone from Bihar, I don't need politicians to defend my state's honor. We know our worth. But yes, such careless remarks from senior leaders show how disconnected some parties are from ground realities. Development should be the real issue, not semantics.
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Amit S.
Whether small or big, every Indian state deserves respect. But let's be honest - Bihar has been lagging in development for decades. Instead of political mudslinging, all parties should work together to improve education, jobs and infrastructure there.
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Sunita R.
The way our politicians react to every small comment! 😂 First they should see Bihar's condition - no proper roads, electricity problems, youth migrating for jobs. Size doesn't matter, development does. Jai Bihar!
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Vikram J.
This is typical political drama before elections. Both BJP and Congress are trying to score brownie points. Bihar deserves better than being reduced to a political football. Our ancestors gave the world Nalanda University - today we fight over words?
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Neha P.
As a Bihari working in Bangalore, I feel proud of my roots. But honestly, we need industries and opportunities more than political statements. When will leaders understand that Bihar's youth want jobs, not hollow pride? #RealDevelopmentMatters

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