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The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) filed an official complaint against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for making what it described as “derogatory, personal, and insulting” remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi during an election rally in Bihar. According to the complaint submitted to the Chief Election Officer, Bihar, Rahul Gandhi, while addressing public gatherings in Muzaffarpur and Darbhanga on October 29, 2025, stated, “Before elections, if you ask Modi, he will dance to win votes.” The BJP alleged that this statement was “deeply disrespectful” and amounted to a personal attack on the Prime Minister rather than a critique of his policies or governance. In its letter to the Election Commission, the BJP said, “Such comments are personal, mocking, and intended to insult the dignity of the highest constitutional office of the Republic of India. They cross all boundaries of decency and democratic discourse.” The complaint outlined several grounds for action, including Violation of the Model Code of Conduct, Degrading the Office of the Prime Minister, Breach of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, and Breach of Decorum and Ethical Norms. The BJP urged the Election Commission to take “immediate and exemplary action” against Rahul Gandhi by issuing a show-cause notice, directing him to issue an unconditional public apology, and barring him from campaigning for a specified period. “Such action will serve as a deterrent against the increasing trend of personal vilification in electoral politics and reaffirm the Commission’s commitment to free, fair, and dignified elections,” BJP wrote.
