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Last Updated:<\/span>August 28, 2025, 14:48 IST<\/time><\/p>\nSince Wednesday, BJP has been releasing statements of top DMK leaders against Hindi or Bihar, which has put Congress and RJD in a tough spot for their invitation to Stalin<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\nRahul Gandhi, clicking a selfie with Stalin, Tejashwi Yadav, and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, among others, tried to pitch it as another INDIA bloc effort against the Election Commission. (X @RahulGandhi)<\/p>\n<\/figure>\nBihar has just 986 Tamil-speaking people, according to the 2011 Census data. It does not mean all of them are registered voters of the state. However, the Congress-RJD alliance thought it to be a politically sound idea to fly in Tamill Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin and his sister Kanimozhi more than 2,000 kilometres from Chennai to Bihar. The leaders joined Rahul Gandhi\u2019s \u2018Voter Adhikar Yatra\u2019 in Muzaffarpur where Stalin gave a speech in Tamil that was translated in Hindi\u2014a language ironically opposed in Tamil Nadu. <\/p>\nGandhi, clicking a selfie with Stalin, Tejashwi Yadav, CPI (ML) Liberation general secretary Dipankar Bhattacharya and Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, among others, tried to pitch it as another INDIA bloc effort against the Election Commission, which deleted 65 lakh names in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise in Bihar. But 24 hours later, the question remains: how much did it really help the Congress-RJD alliance? Rather, did Stalin\u2019s Bihar visit boomerang on them?<\/p>\nThe reason behind the question is simple. Ever since Wednesday morning, the BJP has been releasing statements of top DMK leaders against Hindi or Bihar, which has put Congress and, thereby, RJD in a tough spot for their invitation to Stalin. <\/p>\nOn Wednesday, the BJP released Stalin\u2019s old statements where he purportedly threatened to thwart the BJP\u2019s \u201cconspiracy” of giving jobs to Hindi-speaking individuals in Tamil Nadu. In the same video, the BJP showcased former Union minister and DMK leader Dayanidhi Maran\u2019s purportedly racist comment where he is alleged to have said that had Google CEO Sundar Pichai studied Hindi, he would have to work as a construction labourer. The party said on social media: \u201cStalin\u2019s visit to Bihar is nothing but a political charade, an effort to whitewash the deep-seated disdain his party has shown towards Biharis.” <\/p>\n\n\nStalin’s visit to Bihar is nothing but a political charade, an effort to whitewash the deep-seated disdain his party has shown towards Biharis. From calling them ‘less intelligent’ to blaming them for job losses, DMK’s history is stained with disrespect.<\/p>\nNow, as he stands\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/qzLmUg9xGo<\/a><\/p>\n\u2014 BJP (@BJP4India) August 27, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nBJP national spokesperson Gaurabh Bhatia said: \u201cYou remember Dayanidhi (Maran) said Biharis should clean toilets in Tamil Nadu. Now, DMK chief minister is being given a red carpet in Bihar. What message did they try to send to the people of the state that those who will abuse Biharis will be treated as star campaigners?”<\/p>\nIn another social media post, the BJP stitched together Maran\u2019s infamous toilet video with that of a sitting minister, KN Nehru, purportedly claiming that Biharis have lesser brains than Tamils. The video collage features a former minister who is alleged to have claimed Biharis sell \u2018panipuris\u2019 in Tamil Nadu. But the real target was the deputy chief minister and son of MK Stalin, Udaynidhi Stalin, who in 2023 created a massive row by saying Sanatana is against the idea of social justice and must be \u201ceradicated”. \u201cSanatana is like malaria and dengue, and so it must be eradicated and not opposed,” he had said. <\/p>\n\n\n\u0906\u091c \u0906\u0930\u091c\u0947\u0921\u0940-\u0915\u093e\u0902\u0917\u094d\u0930\u0947\u0938 \u0915\u0940 \u0925\u093e\u0930 \u092f\u093e\u0924\u094d\u0930\u093e \u092e\u0947\u0902 \u092c\u093f\u0939\u093e\u0930 \u0935 \u092c\u093f\u0939\u093e\u0930 \u0915\u0947 \u0932\u094b\u0917\u094b\u0902 \u0915\u093e \u0905\u092a\u092e\u093e\u0928 \u0915\u0930\u0928\u0947 \u0935\u093e\u0932\u0947 \u0928\u090f \u092e\u0947\u0939\u092e\u093e\u0928 \u0915\u094b \u092c\u0941\u0932\u093e\u092f\u093e \u0917\u092f\u093e \u0939\u0948\u0964 \u092f\u0947 \u0939\u0948\u0902 DMK \u0928\u0947\u0924\u093e \u0938\u094d\u091f\u093e\u0932\u093f\u0928\u0964 \u0907\u0928\u0915\u0940 \u092a\u093e\u0930\u094d\u091f\u0940 \u092e\u0947\u0902 \u0936\u093e\u092f\u0926 \u0939\u0940 \u0915\u094b\u0908 \u0928\u0947\u0924\u093e \u092c\u091a\u093e \u0939\u094b \u091c\u093f\u0938\u0928\u0947 \u092c\u093f\u0939\u093e\u0930 \u0914\u0930 \u0938\u0928\u093e\u0924\u0928 \u0915\u093e \u0905\u092a\u092e\u093e\u0928 \u0928 \u0915\u093f\u092f\u093e \u0939\u094b\u0964 \u0907\u0928\u0915\u0940 \u092a\u093e\u0930\u094d\u091f\u0940 \u0915\u0947 \u0928\u0947\u0924\u093e \u0914\u0930 \u0938\u094d\u0935\u092f\u0902 \u0938\u094d\u091f\u093e\u0932\u093f\u0928 \u0939\u0926 \u0924\u0915 \u091c\u093e\u0915\u0930 \u092c\u093f\u0939\u093e\u0930 \u0938\u0947 \u0918\u0943\u0923\u093e \u0935\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/rT6HlcVrQX<\/a><\/p>\n\u2014 BJP (@BJP4India) August 27, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nBut it wasn\u2019t just the BJP that was opposing the Congress and RJD in their red-carpet welcome to someone whose politics has been anti-Hindi heartland. The new kid on the block, Jan Suraaj, too hit out at Rahul Gandhi and Tejashwi Yadav.<\/p>\n\u201cRevanth Reddy said it\u2019s in Biharis\u2019 DNA to work as labourers, that Biharis are born to do labour. Yet Congress leaders are taking him around on stage. Do they think every person in Bihar is a fool? Today Stalin has come to Bihar, but back in Tamil Nadu, when Bihari children were attacked, where was Stalin then?” asked its founder Prashant Kishor about an invitation to Reddy, another southern leader part of the Congress. <\/p>\nOn Thursday morning, the BJP continued with its \u2018Bihari asmita\u2019 push on social media platforms, leaving one to wonder if the invitations were worth it.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nAnindya Banerjee<\/a><\/p>\nAnindya Banerjee, Associate Editor brings over fifteen years of journalistic courage to the forefront. With a keen focus on politics and policy, Anindya has garnered a wealth of experience, with deep throat in …Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nAnindya Banerjee, Associate Editor brings over fifteen years of journalistic courage to the forefront. With a keen focus on politics and policy, Anindya has garnered a wealth of experience, with deep throat in … Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> elections<\/a> Political Boomerang? Why Stalin’s Visit May Deepen Congress-RJD’s Troubles In Bihar<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Rahul Gandhi, clicking a selfie with Stalin, Tejashwi Yadav, and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, among others, tried to pitch it as another INDIA bloc effort against the Election Commission. (X @RahulGandhi)<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n
Bihar has just 986 Tamil-speaking people, according to the 2011 Census data. It does not mean all of them are registered voters of the state. However, the Congress-RJD alliance thought it to be a politically sound idea to fly in Tamill Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin and his sister Kanimozhi more than 2,000 kilometres from Chennai to Bihar. The leaders joined Rahul Gandhi\u2019s \u2018Voter Adhikar Yatra\u2019 in Muzaffarpur where Stalin gave a speech in Tamil that was translated in Hindi\u2014a language ironically opposed in Tamil Nadu. <\/p>\n
Gandhi, clicking a selfie with Stalin, Tejashwi Yadav, CPI (ML) Liberation general secretary Dipankar Bhattacharya and Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, among others, tried to pitch it as another INDIA bloc effort against the Election Commission, which deleted 65 lakh names in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise in Bihar. But 24 hours later, the question remains: how much did it really help the Congress-RJD alliance? Rather, did Stalin\u2019s Bihar visit boomerang on them?<\/p>\n
The reason behind the question is simple. Ever since Wednesday morning, the BJP has been releasing statements of top DMK leaders against Hindi or Bihar, which has put Congress and, thereby, RJD in a tough spot for their invitation to Stalin. <\/p>\n
On Wednesday, the BJP released Stalin\u2019s old statements where he purportedly threatened to thwart the BJP\u2019s \u201cconspiracy” of giving jobs to Hindi-speaking individuals in Tamil Nadu. In the same video, the BJP showcased former Union minister and DMK leader Dayanidhi Maran\u2019s purportedly racist comment where he is alleged to have said that had Google CEO Sundar Pichai studied Hindi, he would have to work as a construction labourer. The party said on social media: \u201cStalin\u2019s visit to Bihar is nothing but a political charade, an effort to whitewash the deep-seated disdain his party has shown towards Biharis.” <\/p>\n
\nStalin’s visit to Bihar is nothing but a political charade, an effort to whitewash the deep-seated disdain his party has shown towards Biharis. From calling them ‘less intelligent’ to blaming them for job losses, DMK’s history is stained with disrespect.<\/p>\nNow, as he stands\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/qzLmUg9xGo<\/a><\/p>\n\u2014 BJP (@BJP4India) August 27, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nBJP national spokesperson Gaurabh Bhatia said: \u201cYou remember Dayanidhi (Maran) said Biharis should clean toilets in Tamil Nadu. Now, DMK chief minister is being given a red carpet in Bihar. What message did they try to send to the people of the state that those who will abuse Biharis will be treated as star campaigners?”<\/p>\nIn another social media post, the BJP stitched together Maran\u2019s infamous toilet video with that of a sitting minister, KN Nehru, purportedly claiming that Biharis have lesser brains than Tamils. The video collage features a former minister who is alleged to have claimed Biharis sell \u2018panipuris\u2019 in Tamil Nadu. But the real target was the deputy chief minister and son of MK Stalin, Udaynidhi Stalin, who in 2023 created a massive row by saying Sanatana is against the idea of social justice and must be \u201ceradicated”. \u201cSanatana is like malaria and dengue, and so it must be eradicated and not opposed,” he had said. <\/p>\n\n\n\u0906\u091c \u0906\u0930\u091c\u0947\u0921\u0940-\u0915\u093e\u0902\u0917\u094d\u0930\u0947\u0938 \u0915\u0940 \u0925\u093e\u0930 \u092f\u093e\u0924\u094d\u0930\u093e \u092e\u0947\u0902 \u092c\u093f\u0939\u093e\u0930 \u0935 \u092c\u093f\u0939\u093e\u0930 \u0915\u0947 \u0932\u094b\u0917\u094b\u0902 \u0915\u093e \u0905\u092a\u092e\u093e\u0928 \u0915\u0930\u0928\u0947 \u0935\u093e\u0932\u0947 \u0928\u090f \u092e\u0947\u0939\u092e\u093e\u0928 \u0915\u094b \u092c\u0941\u0932\u093e\u092f\u093e \u0917\u092f\u093e \u0939\u0948\u0964 \u092f\u0947 \u0939\u0948\u0902 DMK \u0928\u0947\u0924\u093e \u0938\u094d\u091f\u093e\u0932\u093f\u0928\u0964 \u0907\u0928\u0915\u0940 \u092a\u093e\u0930\u094d\u091f\u0940 \u092e\u0947\u0902 \u0936\u093e\u092f\u0926 \u0939\u0940 \u0915\u094b\u0908 \u0928\u0947\u0924\u093e \u092c\u091a\u093e \u0939\u094b \u091c\u093f\u0938\u0928\u0947 \u092c\u093f\u0939\u093e\u0930 \u0914\u0930 \u0938\u0928\u093e\u0924\u0928 \u0915\u093e \u0905\u092a\u092e\u093e\u0928 \u0928 \u0915\u093f\u092f\u093e \u0939\u094b\u0964 \u0907\u0928\u0915\u0940 \u092a\u093e\u0930\u094d\u091f\u0940 \u0915\u0947 \u0928\u0947\u0924\u093e \u0914\u0930 \u0938\u094d\u0935\u092f\u0902 \u0938\u094d\u091f\u093e\u0932\u093f\u0928 \u0939\u0926 \u0924\u0915 \u091c\u093e\u0915\u0930 \u092c\u093f\u0939\u093e\u0930 \u0938\u0947 \u0918\u0943\u0923\u093e \u0935\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/rT6HlcVrQX<\/a><\/p>\n\u2014 BJP (@BJP4India) August 27, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nBut it wasn\u2019t just the BJP that was opposing the Congress and RJD in their red-carpet welcome to someone whose politics has been anti-Hindi heartland. The new kid on the block, Jan Suraaj, too hit out at Rahul Gandhi and Tejashwi Yadav.<\/p>\n\u201cRevanth Reddy said it\u2019s in Biharis\u2019 DNA to work as labourers, that Biharis are born to do labour. Yet Congress leaders are taking him around on stage. Do they think every person in Bihar is a fool? Today Stalin has come to Bihar, but back in Tamil Nadu, when Bihari children were attacked, where was Stalin then?” asked its founder Prashant Kishor about an invitation to Reddy, another southern leader part of the Congress. <\/p>\nOn Thursday morning, the BJP continued with its \u2018Bihari asmita\u2019 push on social media platforms, leaving one to wonder if the invitations were worth it.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nAnindya Banerjee<\/a><\/p>\nAnindya Banerjee, Associate Editor brings over fifteen years of journalistic courage to the forefront. With a keen focus on politics and policy, Anindya has garnered a wealth of experience, with deep throat in …Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nAnindya Banerjee, Associate Editor brings over fifteen years of journalistic courage to the forefront. With a keen focus on politics and policy, Anindya has garnered a wealth of experience, with deep throat in … Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> elections<\/a> Political Boomerang? Why Stalin’s Visit May Deepen Congress-RJD’s Troubles In Bihar<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Stalin’s visit to Bihar is nothing but a political charade, an effort to whitewash the deep-seated disdain his party has shown towards Biharis. From calling them ‘less intelligent’ to blaming them for job losses, DMK’s history is stained with disrespect.<\/p>\n
Now, as he stands\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/qzLmUg9xGo<\/a><\/p>\n\u2014 BJP (@BJP4India) August 27, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nBJP national spokesperson Gaurabh Bhatia said: \u201cYou remember Dayanidhi (Maran) said Biharis should clean toilets in Tamil Nadu. Now, DMK chief minister is being given a red carpet in Bihar. What message did they try to send to the people of the state that those who will abuse Biharis will be treated as star campaigners?”<\/p>\nIn another social media post, the BJP stitched together Maran\u2019s infamous toilet video with that of a sitting minister, KN Nehru, purportedly claiming that Biharis have lesser brains than Tamils. The video collage features a former minister who is alleged to have claimed Biharis sell \u2018panipuris\u2019 in Tamil Nadu. But the real target was the deputy chief minister and son of MK Stalin, Udaynidhi Stalin, who in 2023 created a massive row by saying Sanatana is against the idea of social justice and must be \u201ceradicated”. \u201cSanatana is like malaria and dengue, and so it must be eradicated and not opposed,” he had said. <\/p>\n\n\n\u0906\u091c \u0906\u0930\u091c\u0947\u0921\u0940-\u0915\u093e\u0902\u0917\u094d\u0930\u0947\u0938 \u0915\u0940 \u0925\u093e\u0930 \u092f\u093e\u0924\u094d\u0930\u093e \u092e\u0947\u0902 \u092c\u093f\u0939\u093e\u0930 \u0935 \u092c\u093f\u0939\u093e\u0930 \u0915\u0947 \u0932\u094b\u0917\u094b\u0902 \u0915\u093e \u0905\u092a\u092e\u093e\u0928 \u0915\u0930\u0928\u0947 \u0935\u093e\u0932\u0947 \u0928\u090f \u092e\u0947\u0939\u092e\u093e\u0928 \u0915\u094b \u092c\u0941\u0932\u093e\u092f\u093e \u0917\u092f\u093e \u0939\u0948\u0964 \u092f\u0947 \u0939\u0948\u0902 DMK \u0928\u0947\u0924\u093e \u0938\u094d\u091f\u093e\u0932\u093f\u0928\u0964 \u0907\u0928\u0915\u0940 \u092a\u093e\u0930\u094d\u091f\u0940 \u092e\u0947\u0902 \u0936\u093e\u092f\u0926 \u0939\u0940 \u0915\u094b\u0908 \u0928\u0947\u0924\u093e \u092c\u091a\u093e \u0939\u094b \u091c\u093f\u0938\u0928\u0947 \u092c\u093f\u0939\u093e\u0930 \u0914\u0930 \u0938\u0928\u093e\u0924\u0928 \u0915\u093e \u0905\u092a\u092e\u093e\u0928 \u0928 \u0915\u093f\u092f\u093e \u0939\u094b\u0964 \u0907\u0928\u0915\u0940 \u092a\u093e\u0930\u094d\u091f\u0940 \u0915\u0947 \u0928\u0947\u0924\u093e \u0914\u0930 \u0938\u094d\u0935\u092f\u0902 \u0938\u094d\u091f\u093e\u0932\u093f\u0928 \u0939\u0926 \u0924\u0915 \u091c\u093e\u0915\u0930 \u092c\u093f\u0939\u093e\u0930 \u0938\u0947 \u0918\u0943\u0923\u093e \u0935\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/rT6HlcVrQX<\/a><\/p>\n\u2014 BJP (@BJP4India) August 27, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nBut it wasn\u2019t just the BJP that was opposing the Congress and RJD in their red-carpet welcome to someone whose politics has been anti-Hindi heartland. The new kid on the block, Jan Suraaj, too hit out at Rahul Gandhi and Tejashwi Yadav.<\/p>\n\u201cRevanth Reddy said it\u2019s in Biharis\u2019 DNA to work as labourers, that Biharis are born to do labour. Yet Congress leaders are taking him around on stage. Do they think every person in Bihar is a fool? Today Stalin has come to Bihar, but back in Tamil Nadu, when Bihari children were attacked, where was Stalin then?” asked its founder Prashant Kishor about an invitation to Reddy, another southern leader part of the Congress. <\/p>\nOn Thursday morning, the BJP continued with its \u2018Bihari asmita\u2019 push on social media platforms, leaving one to wonder if the invitations were worth it.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nAnindya Banerjee<\/a><\/p>\nAnindya Banerjee, Associate Editor brings over fifteen years of journalistic courage to the forefront. With a keen focus on politics and policy, Anindya has garnered a wealth of experience, with deep throat in …Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nAnindya Banerjee, Associate Editor brings over fifteen years of journalistic courage to the forefront. With a keen focus on politics and policy, Anindya has garnered a wealth of experience, with deep throat in … Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> elections<\/a> Political Boomerang? Why Stalin’s Visit May Deepen Congress-RJD’s Troubles In Bihar<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\u2014 BJP (@BJP4India) August 27, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nBJP national spokesperson Gaurabh Bhatia said: \u201cYou remember Dayanidhi (Maran) said Biharis should clean toilets in Tamil Nadu. Now, DMK chief minister is being given a red carpet in Bihar. What message did they try to send to the people of the state that those who will abuse Biharis will be treated as star campaigners?”<\/p>\nIn another social media post, the BJP stitched together Maran\u2019s infamous toilet video with that of a sitting minister, KN Nehru, purportedly claiming that Biharis have lesser brains than Tamils. The video collage features a former minister who is alleged to have claimed Biharis sell \u2018panipuris\u2019 in Tamil Nadu. But the real target was the deputy chief minister and son of MK Stalin, Udaynidhi Stalin, who in 2023 created a massive row by saying Sanatana is against the idea of social justice and must be \u201ceradicated”. \u201cSanatana is like malaria and dengue, and so it must be eradicated and not opposed,” he had said. <\/p>\n\n\n\u0906\u091c \u0906\u0930\u091c\u0947\u0921\u0940-\u0915\u093e\u0902\u0917\u094d\u0930\u0947\u0938 \u0915\u0940 \u0925\u093e\u0930 \u092f\u093e\u0924\u094d\u0930\u093e \u092e\u0947\u0902 \u092c\u093f\u0939\u093e\u0930 \u0935 \u092c\u093f\u0939\u093e\u0930 \u0915\u0947 \u0932\u094b\u0917\u094b\u0902 \u0915\u093e \u0905\u092a\u092e\u093e\u0928 \u0915\u0930\u0928\u0947 \u0935\u093e\u0932\u0947 \u0928\u090f \u092e\u0947\u0939\u092e\u093e\u0928 \u0915\u094b \u092c\u0941\u0932\u093e\u092f\u093e \u0917\u092f\u093e \u0939\u0948\u0964 \u092f\u0947 \u0939\u0948\u0902 DMK \u0928\u0947\u0924\u093e \u0938\u094d\u091f\u093e\u0932\u093f\u0928\u0964 \u0907\u0928\u0915\u0940 \u092a\u093e\u0930\u094d\u091f\u0940 \u092e\u0947\u0902 \u0936\u093e\u092f\u0926 \u0939\u0940 \u0915\u094b\u0908 \u0928\u0947\u0924\u093e \u092c\u091a\u093e \u0939\u094b \u091c\u093f\u0938\u0928\u0947 \u092c\u093f\u0939\u093e\u0930 \u0914\u0930 \u0938\u0928\u093e\u0924\u0928 \u0915\u093e \u0905\u092a\u092e\u093e\u0928 \u0928 \u0915\u093f\u092f\u093e \u0939\u094b\u0964 \u0907\u0928\u0915\u0940 \u092a\u093e\u0930\u094d\u091f\u0940 \u0915\u0947 \u0928\u0947\u0924\u093e \u0914\u0930 \u0938\u094d\u0935\u092f\u0902 \u0938\u094d\u091f\u093e\u0932\u093f\u0928 \u0939\u0926 \u0924\u0915 \u091c\u093e\u0915\u0930 \u092c\u093f\u0939\u093e\u0930 \u0938\u0947 \u0918\u0943\u0923\u093e \u0935\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/rT6HlcVrQX<\/a><\/p>\n\u2014 BJP (@BJP4India) August 27, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nBut it wasn\u2019t just the BJP that was opposing the Congress and RJD in their red-carpet welcome to someone whose politics has been anti-Hindi heartland. The new kid on the block, Jan Suraaj, too hit out at Rahul Gandhi and Tejashwi Yadav.<\/p>\n\u201cRevanth Reddy said it\u2019s in Biharis\u2019 DNA to work as labourers, that Biharis are born to do labour. Yet Congress leaders are taking him around on stage. Do they think every person in Bihar is a fool? Today Stalin has come to Bihar, but back in Tamil Nadu, when Bihari children were attacked, where was Stalin then?” asked its founder Prashant Kishor about an invitation to Reddy, another southern leader part of the Congress. <\/p>\nOn Thursday morning, the BJP continued with its \u2018Bihari asmita\u2019 push on social media platforms, leaving one to wonder if the invitations were worth it.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nAnindya Banerjee<\/a><\/p>\nAnindya Banerjee, Associate Editor brings over fifteen years of journalistic courage to the forefront. With a keen focus on politics and policy, Anindya has garnered a wealth of experience, with deep throat in …Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nAnindya Banerjee, Associate Editor brings over fifteen years of journalistic courage to the forefront. With a keen focus on politics and policy, Anindya has garnered a wealth of experience, with deep throat in … Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> elections<\/a> Political Boomerang? Why Stalin’s Visit May Deepen Congress-RJD’s Troubles In Bihar<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
BJP national spokesperson Gaurabh Bhatia said: \u201cYou remember Dayanidhi (Maran) said Biharis should clean toilets in Tamil Nadu. Now, DMK chief minister is being given a red carpet in Bihar. What message did they try to send to the people of the state that those who will abuse Biharis will be treated as star campaigners?”<\/p>\n
In another social media post, the BJP stitched together Maran\u2019s infamous toilet video with that of a sitting minister, KN Nehru, purportedly claiming that Biharis have lesser brains than Tamils. The video collage features a former minister who is alleged to have claimed Biharis sell \u2018panipuris\u2019 in Tamil Nadu. But the real target was the deputy chief minister and son of MK Stalin, Udaynidhi Stalin, who in 2023 created a massive row by saying Sanatana is against the idea of social justice and must be \u201ceradicated”. \u201cSanatana is like malaria and dengue, and so it must be eradicated and not opposed,” he had said. <\/p>\n
\n\u0906\u091c \u0906\u0930\u091c\u0947\u0921\u0940-\u0915\u093e\u0902\u0917\u094d\u0930\u0947\u0938 \u0915\u0940 \u0925\u093e\u0930 \u092f\u093e\u0924\u094d\u0930\u093e \u092e\u0947\u0902 \u092c\u093f\u0939\u093e\u0930 \u0935 \u092c\u093f\u0939\u093e\u0930 \u0915\u0947 \u0932\u094b\u0917\u094b\u0902 \u0915\u093e \u0905\u092a\u092e\u093e\u0928 \u0915\u0930\u0928\u0947 \u0935\u093e\u0932\u0947 \u0928\u090f \u092e\u0947\u0939\u092e\u093e\u0928 \u0915\u094b \u092c\u0941\u0932\u093e\u092f\u093e \u0917\u092f\u093e \u0939\u0948\u0964 \u092f\u0947 \u0939\u0948\u0902 DMK \u0928\u0947\u0924\u093e \u0938\u094d\u091f\u093e\u0932\u093f\u0928\u0964 \u0907\u0928\u0915\u0940 \u092a\u093e\u0930\u094d\u091f\u0940 \u092e\u0947\u0902 \u0936\u093e\u092f\u0926 \u0939\u0940 \u0915\u094b\u0908 \u0928\u0947\u0924\u093e \u092c\u091a\u093e \u0939\u094b \u091c\u093f\u0938\u0928\u0947 \u092c\u093f\u0939\u093e\u0930 \u0914\u0930 \u0938\u0928\u093e\u0924\u0928 \u0915\u093e \u0905\u092a\u092e\u093e\u0928 \u0928 \u0915\u093f\u092f\u093e \u0939\u094b\u0964 \u0907\u0928\u0915\u0940 \u092a\u093e\u0930\u094d\u091f\u0940 \u0915\u0947 \u0928\u0947\u0924\u093e \u0914\u0930 \u0938\u094d\u0935\u092f\u0902 \u0938\u094d\u091f\u093e\u0932\u093f\u0928 \u0939\u0926 \u0924\u0915 \u091c\u093e\u0915\u0930 \u092c\u093f\u0939\u093e\u0930 \u0938\u0947 \u0918\u0943\u0923\u093e \u0935\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/rT6HlcVrQX<\/a><\/p>\n\u2014 BJP (@BJP4India) August 27, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nBut it wasn\u2019t just the BJP that was opposing the Congress and RJD in their red-carpet welcome to someone whose politics has been anti-Hindi heartland. The new kid on the block, Jan Suraaj, too hit out at Rahul Gandhi and Tejashwi Yadav.<\/p>\n\u201cRevanth Reddy said it\u2019s in Biharis\u2019 DNA to work as labourers, that Biharis are born to do labour. Yet Congress leaders are taking him around on stage. Do they think every person in Bihar is a fool? Today Stalin has come to Bihar, but back in Tamil Nadu, when Bihari children were attacked, where was Stalin then?” asked its founder Prashant Kishor about an invitation to Reddy, another southern leader part of the Congress. <\/p>\nOn Thursday morning, the BJP continued with its \u2018Bihari asmita\u2019 push on social media platforms, leaving one to wonder if the invitations were worth it.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nAnindya Banerjee<\/a><\/p>\nAnindya Banerjee, Associate Editor brings over fifteen years of journalistic courage to the forefront. With a keen focus on politics and policy, Anindya has garnered a wealth of experience, with deep throat in …Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nAnindya Banerjee, Associate Editor brings over fifteen years of journalistic courage to the forefront. With a keen focus on politics and policy, Anindya has garnered a wealth of experience, with deep throat in … Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> elections<\/a> Political Boomerang? Why Stalin’s Visit May Deepen Congress-RJD’s Troubles In Bihar<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\u0906\u091c \u0906\u0930\u091c\u0947\u0921\u0940-\u0915\u093e\u0902\u0917\u094d\u0930\u0947\u0938 \u0915\u0940 \u0925\u093e\u0930 \u092f\u093e\u0924\u094d\u0930\u093e \u092e\u0947\u0902 \u092c\u093f\u0939\u093e\u0930 \u0935 \u092c\u093f\u0939\u093e\u0930 \u0915\u0947 \u0932\u094b\u0917\u094b\u0902 \u0915\u093e \u0905\u092a\u092e\u093e\u0928 \u0915\u0930\u0928\u0947 \u0935\u093e\u0932\u0947 \u0928\u090f \u092e\u0947\u0939\u092e\u093e\u0928 \u0915\u094b \u092c\u0941\u0932\u093e\u092f\u093e \u0917\u092f\u093e \u0939\u0948\u0964 \u092f\u0947 \u0939\u0948\u0902 DMK \u0928\u0947\u0924\u093e \u0938\u094d\u091f\u093e\u0932\u093f\u0928\u0964 \u0907\u0928\u0915\u0940 \u092a\u093e\u0930\u094d\u091f\u0940 \u092e\u0947\u0902 \u0936\u093e\u092f\u0926 \u0939\u0940 \u0915\u094b\u0908 \u0928\u0947\u0924\u093e \u092c\u091a\u093e \u0939\u094b \u091c\u093f\u0938\u0928\u0947 \u092c\u093f\u0939\u093e\u0930 \u0914\u0930 \u0938\u0928\u093e\u0924\u0928 \u0915\u093e \u0905\u092a\u092e\u093e\u0928 \u0928 \u0915\u093f\u092f\u093e \u0939\u094b\u0964 \u0907\u0928\u0915\u0940 \u092a\u093e\u0930\u094d\u091f\u0940 \u0915\u0947 \u0928\u0947\u0924\u093e \u0914\u0930 \u0938\u094d\u0935\u092f\u0902 \u0938\u094d\u091f\u093e\u0932\u093f\u0928 \u0939\u0926 \u0924\u0915 \u091c\u093e\u0915\u0930 \u092c\u093f\u0939\u093e\u0930 \u0938\u0947 \u0918\u0943\u0923\u093e \u0935\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/rT6HlcVrQX<\/a><\/p>\n\u2014 BJP (@BJP4India) August 27, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nBut it wasn\u2019t just the BJP that was opposing the Congress and RJD in their red-carpet welcome to someone whose politics has been anti-Hindi heartland. The new kid on the block, Jan Suraaj, too hit out at Rahul Gandhi and Tejashwi Yadav.<\/p>\n\u201cRevanth Reddy said it\u2019s in Biharis\u2019 DNA to work as labourers, that Biharis are born to do labour. Yet Congress leaders are taking him around on stage. Do they think every person in Bihar is a fool? Today Stalin has come to Bihar, but back in Tamil Nadu, when Bihari children were attacked, where was Stalin then?” asked its founder Prashant Kishor about an invitation to Reddy, another southern leader part of the Congress. <\/p>\nOn Thursday morning, the BJP continued with its \u2018Bihari asmita\u2019 push on social media platforms, leaving one to wonder if the invitations were worth it.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nAnindya Banerjee<\/a><\/p>\nAnindya Banerjee, Associate Editor brings over fifteen years of journalistic courage to the forefront. With a keen focus on politics and policy, Anindya has garnered a wealth of experience, with deep throat in …Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nAnindya Banerjee, Associate Editor brings over fifteen years of journalistic courage to the forefront. With a keen focus on politics and policy, Anindya has garnered a wealth of experience, with deep throat in … Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> elections<\/a> Political Boomerang? Why Stalin’s Visit May Deepen Congress-RJD’s Troubles In Bihar<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\u2014 BJP (@BJP4India) August 27, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nBut it wasn\u2019t just the BJP that was opposing the Congress and RJD in their red-carpet welcome to someone whose politics has been anti-Hindi heartland. The new kid on the block, Jan Suraaj, too hit out at Rahul Gandhi and Tejashwi Yadav.<\/p>\n\u201cRevanth Reddy said it\u2019s in Biharis\u2019 DNA to work as labourers, that Biharis are born to do labour. Yet Congress leaders are taking him around on stage. Do they think every person in Bihar is a fool? Today Stalin has come to Bihar, but back in Tamil Nadu, when Bihari children were attacked, where was Stalin then?” asked its founder Prashant Kishor about an invitation to Reddy, another southern leader part of the Congress. <\/p>\nOn Thursday morning, the BJP continued with its \u2018Bihari asmita\u2019 push on social media platforms, leaving one to wonder if the invitations were worth it.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nAnindya Banerjee<\/a><\/p>\nAnindya Banerjee, Associate Editor brings over fifteen years of journalistic courage to the forefront. With a keen focus on politics and policy, Anindya has garnered a wealth of experience, with deep throat in …Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nAnindya Banerjee, Associate Editor brings over fifteen years of journalistic courage to the forefront. With a keen focus on politics and policy, Anindya has garnered a wealth of experience, with deep throat in … Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> elections<\/a> Political Boomerang? Why Stalin’s Visit May Deepen Congress-RJD’s Troubles In Bihar<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
But it wasn\u2019t just the BJP that was opposing the Congress and RJD in their red-carpet welcome to someone whose politics has been anti-Hindi heartland. The new kid on the block, Jan Suraaj, too hit out at Rahul Gandhi and Tejashwi Yadav.<\/p>\n
\u201cRevanth Reddy said it\u2019s in Biharis\u2019 DNA to work as labourers, that Biharis are born to do labour. Yet Congress leaders are taking him around on stage. Do they think every person in Bihar is a fool? Today Stalin has come to Bihar, but back in Tamil Nadu, when Bihari children were attacked, where was Stalin then?” asked its founder Prashant Kishor about an invitation to Reddy, another southern leader part of the Congress. <\/p>\n
On Thursday morning, the BJP continued with its \u2018Bihari asmita\u2019 push on social media platforms, leaving one to wonder if the invitations were worth it.<\/p>\n
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Anindya Banerjee, Associate Editor brings over fifteen years of journalistic courage to the forefront. With a keen focus on politics and policy, Anindya has garnered a wealth of experience, with deep throat in …Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nAnindya Banerjee, Associate Editor brings over fifteen years of journalistic courage to the forefront. With a keen focus on politics and policy, Anindya has garnered a wealth of experience, with deep throat in … Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> elections<\/a> Political Boomerang? Why Stalin’s Visit May Deepen Congress-RJD’s Troubles In Bihar<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Anindya Banerjee, Associate Editor brings over fifteen years of journalistic courage to the forefront. With a keen focus on politics and policy, Anindya has garnered a wealth of experience, with deep throat in … Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> elections<\/a> Political Boomerang? Why Stalin’s Visit May Deepen Congress-RJD’s Troubles In Bihar<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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