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Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Patna MP Ravi Shankar Prasad launched a sharp attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi during News18’s special election event ‘Sabse Bada Dangal Bihar 2025’, calling him a “political tourist” and a “non-serious politician.” Responding to Gandhi’s recent remark that Prime Minister Narendra Modi would “even dance on stage for votes”, Prasad said Rahul Gandhi treats politics like sightseeing. “He does everything a tourist does. He is a non-serious politician,” he remarked. Prasad further criticised Rahul Gandhi’s past statements in Parliament, recalling his comments during the 75th year of the Indian Parliament. “When Parliament completed 75 years, he made weird statements. Rahul Gandhi should learn respect for institutions — the Prime Minister’s post carries dignity,” he said, adding in Hindi, “Aapka tutor kaun hai? Badalne ki zarurat hai. (Who is your tutor? You must change them).” Taking a jibe at Gandhi’s lineage, Prasad said, “He is the Opposition leader because of his family, where many have been Prime Ministers. He should understand the respect that comes with that position.” The senior BJP leader also alleged that Gandhi often speaks what others teach him, saying, “Rahul Gandhi ko koi padhaa deta hai, vo vahi bol dete hain.” When asked about speculation around a possible change in Bihar’s leadership, Prasad firmly dismissed it. “There is no CM post vacancy. Nitish Kumar is our Chief Minister and the face for the next election. He has done good work for Bihar,” he said. Prasad credited the BJP-JD(U) government for improving infrastructure, creating jobs, and empowering women through schemes like Jeevika Didi. “Those who have no chance of forming a government are raising such questions,” he added. Highlighting the development in Bihar under Nitish Kumar’s leadership, Prasad contrasted the present with the “jungle raj” of the past. “That era was about fear and corruption. Today, Bihar has peace, honesty, and growth. We had only three polytechnics once — now we have more than 15. We have world-class roads, airports, and rail connectivity,” he said. Boasting of modern infrastructure, he added, “Eight Vande Bharat trains run from Patna. Patna’s roads are no less than Mumbai’s Marine Drive.” On a lighter note, Prasad interacted warmly with News18’s Amitabh Sinha, asking in Bhojpuri, “Airport theek laga ki nahi? Aur kaa chaha ji? Aur bhi karenge (Did you like the airport? What else do you want? We’ll do more).”
