A viral video from a Congress–RJD “Voter Adhikar Yatra” event in Darbhanga, Bihar, shows an individual using abusive language reportedly directed at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his late mother; the incident has triggered FIRs, protests, and an arrest.
The episode has quickly become a national flashpoint because it touches on political decorum, legal consequences, and electoral strategy days before the Bihar campaign concludes—amplifying already heightened tensions between the ruling BJP and the INDIA bloc (Congress–RJD). Leaders on both sides say the matter has implications for voter sentiment and campaign tone.
What the footage shows and the immediate fallout
A short clip that circulated widely on social platforms appears to capture an individual on a dais using vulgar language about the prime minister and his deceased mother. The footage—which newsrooms treated as the catalyst for the controversy—prompted the BJP to lodge complaints and call for accountability from opposition leaders. Congress organizers have said the senior leaders were not present on the stage when the words were uttered.
In response, BJP cadres staged protests across Bihar and registered a formal FIR at Patna’s Kotwali police station, accusing organizers of permitting indecent language on a public platform. Party leaders demanded a public apology from Rahul Gandhi and RJD chief Tejashwi Yadav.
Key developments, arrests, and legal steps
Darbhanga police arrested Mohammad Rizvi (also reported as Rizwi Raja or Mohammad Rizvi alias Raja) after the clip went viral and complaints were filed; he was produced before a court and remanded to custody. BJP legal cells have also filed a complaint in the Muzaffarpur court seeking action against top opposition leaders; that matter has been listed for hearing on September 11, 2025.
Union leaders—notably Home Minister Amit Shah—publicly condemned the alleged insults, calling the episode a “stain on democracy” and urging Rahul Gandhi to apologize. State and national BJP functionaries framed the incident as evidence of a moral low in opposition politics, while some regional leaders warned of protests if an apology is not issued.
Opposition response and competing narratives
Congress and RJD leaders have denied institutional culpability. Some Congress spokespeople condemned the abusive language and said the party does not condone such behavior; others suggested that unknown individuals on a crowded dais may have acted independently. RJD MPs and some Congress units went further—alleging the possibility of a “planted” provocation intended to discredit the yatra, a claim amplified by allies and regional voices. The split in narratives underscores how incidents of this nature quickly become contested political currency.
Context and timeline
The row unfolded during the 16-day Voter Adhikar Yatra—a campaign by the INDIA bloc to highlight alleged irregularities in voter rolls ahead of Bihar’s assembly polls. The yatra covered more than 1,300 km and drew large crowds; organizers say the march aimed to register voter grievances, while critics say opposition rhetoric sometimes veers into provocation. The Darbhanga clip appeared on August 27–28; BJP complaints and police action followed immediately.
What’s next—investigations, court dates, and political consequences?
Authorities say they will continue investigating the clip, identify anyone else on the stage involved, and trace the sequence of events. The Muzaffarpur complaint is slated for a September 11 hearing; meanwhile, BJP protests and calls for an apology are likely to continue, and the affair may be raised in campaign messaging across Bihar. Legal outcomes (charges under sections for public obscenity/insult or incitement) will hinge on police evidence and witness accounts.
Attribution & sources
Reporting in this article is based on contemporaneous coverage by mainstream outlets and agency dispatches, including NDTV, India Today, Times of India, Economic Times, and Hindustan Times. Key reporting on the video, the subsequent FIRs, Amit Shah’s statements, and the arrest of Mohammad Rizvi informed this story.
Conclusion
What began as a short viral clip has widened into a political conflict with legal, electoral, and reputational stakes for both the BJP and the INDIA bloc. For voters, the episode raises familiar questions about the tone of public discourse during sensitive election campaigns; for parties, it will test crisis-management playbooks and the ability to convert a controversy either into political advantage or damage control. With a court hearing pending and investigations ongoing, the episode is likely to feature prominently in the last days of the Bihar campaign—and in campaign messaging long after.
