Swabhiman Rally in Patna: As it happened on Sunday

Pic courtesy: ANI

RJD, JD(U), SP and Congress on Sunday came together for Swabhiman Rally in Patna, ahead of 2015 Bihar Assembly elections.

30 August 2015

15:46 IST

"On Lalu and Nitish's alliance he said that law and order situation in Bihar has worsened. What is the situation of Gujarat nowadays? Modiji must tell us," says Lalu.

15:42 IST

"BJP has betrayed Ganga and Lord Ram. It is Bharat Jalao Party. We don't need Smart City, but Smart Villages," says Lalu.

15:36 IST

" They consider people of Yadav community fools. When buffalo couldn't harm us, will Narendra Modi be able to? People told us that they are being pressurised to cancel Lalu Prasad's bail and send him to jail," says Lalu.

15:32 IST

"Today onion price has reached Rs 80 per/kg. Prices of gold and silver have come down, but onion prices have gone up," says Lalu.

15:28 IST

"Ramdev had told people that he'll make us do yoga aasan, but when police came he himself did 'koodaasan'. He escaped wearing women clothes," says Lalu. 

15:24 IST

Lalu imitates PM Modi once again. 

"Modiji had said that everybody will get Rs 15 lakh each after black money will be brought back, but all promises fell flat. People are feeling duped," says Lalu. 

15:19 IST

" Jaitleyji had said that every third family in village is deprived of land and six lakh families are begging. Who are these people, Modiji please tell. They are Dalits, Muslims and backward classes," says Lalu.

15:11 IST

"You say it's jungle part-II, no it's a mangal-raj-II. People from here have come from all corners and you say it's jungle raj. BJP wants to spread communalism," says Lalu Prasad Yadav.

14:53 IST

RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav begins his speech

14:44 IST

"We will create a Bihar where people don't leave Bihar to find opportunities, but people come here. Women will get employment. Give us opportunity to serve you. By 2016, every village and district will have electricity. Bihar is moving ahead and our resources are increasing. Whatever we say, we implement it unlike them," says Nitish.

14:40 IST

"Delhi has high crime rate. Now tell me who's handling police in Delhi. It is happening right under the nose of PM. The states, where police is under BJP government, have poor law and order situation. Delhi also tops in crime against women," says Nitish. 

14:36 IST

"There are jokes circulating everywhere that former PM used to speak less and the current PM only speaks but doesn't listen. PM Modi claims that there will be Jungle raj, but I assure you there will be no Jungle raj. Lies are being spread," says Nitish.

14:26 IST

"Jan Dhan accounts have been opened, but are they beneficial for people. We can understand that it takes time to bring back black money, but at least some amount could have been deposited in these accounts. Later, their president Amit Shah said that it was just a 'phrase'. He raised questions on our DNA, we have such a great history. Many great people, eminent personalities were born here and you calling our DNA defected. Chandragupta Morya, King Ashoka were born here, and you calling our DNA defected. Now, it is a challenge for people of Bihar, it's about our self-respect," says Nitish.

14:16 IST

"NDA government had to roll back its anti-farmer Land Bill. People had protested against this Land Bill. PM Modi did not remember Bihar for 14 months, but suddenly have started showing care for this state. He had promised that black money amount will be transferred to people's account, but nothing materialised. Even their former president Rajnath Singh had promised that black money will be brought back in 100 days, but one year has gone and nothing happened," says Nitish.

14:15 IST

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar begins his address.

14:09 IST

"In Modi regime inflation rate has gone high, rupee has slumped. PM Modi is silent on many issues. People have to understand that those who displayed their 56-inch chest and made false promises should not be trusted again. We are here against BJP's false promises and spreading of communalism. We have joined hands against anti-secular ideology. Our grand alliance is founded on the idea of walking the path of development. Jai Hind!," Sonia concludes.

14:06 IST

"Modi government has completed one year but nothing is seen ground in terms of development. BJP has ruined the career of many youths through Vyapam scam. Moreover, farmers of Bihar are living a miserable life. Modi government is anti-farmer government. People have no faith left in Modi government, " says Sonia.

14:02 IST

"The large number of people present here today have proved that Bihar respects its self-esteem. There are some people who insult Bihar by either raising questions on its DNA or calling it a 'bimaru' state. Congress has always respected Bihar. Nitish Kumar and Lalu Yadav should be applauded for their contribution in the development of Bihar. But, we need more development," says Sonia.

14:01 IST

Congress president Sonia Gandhi begins her speech.

13:33 IST

Congress president Sonia Gandhi has reached the venue amid cheering from crowd. 

13:30 IST

Swaabhimaan rally has begun. Former Bihar chief minister Rabri Devi in her address to the gathering accused the BJP of deceiving people of Bihar. 

"People of Bihar must teach a lesson to BJP for betraying us. We should seek a revenge from the party," she said. 

13:29 IST

Thousands of people have gathered for Swaabhimaan rally in Patna

13:27 IST

Samajwadi Party (SP) on Saturday decided to participate in the rally but its chief Mulayam Singh Yadav will not be present.

Mulayam and Lalu yesterday announced that SP will contest on five seats in the crucial upcoming Bihar Assembly elections.