Patna buzzed with sharp political exchanges as Union Minister Giriraj Singh championed PM Narendra Modi’s international stature amid surging Middle East conflicts involving Israel, the US, and Iran.
Countering opposition queries on India’s policy, Singh quipped, ‘Let Congress hotheads like Rahul Gandhi abuse the PM; the world reposes trust in Modi.’ He celebrated this as national pride, with global attention riveted on New Delhi.
Journalists pressed on the intensifying Iran-Israel-US standoff. Singh stood firm on Modi’s leadership appeal.
JD(U)’s Neeraj Kumar hoped for quick closure. ‘India backs non-violence and NAM principles. Modi’s peace call to Israel underscores our stance,’ he informed IANS, noting perils to Bihar migrants.
Nitish Kumar engaged Jaishankar on expatriate protection, voicing deep apprehensions.
Minister Ramkripal Yadav affirmed India’s peace-centric diplomacy. ‘Harmony for all nations aligns with Modi’s expressed worries on the tensions.’
Upendra Kushwaha reinforced: ‘Peace benefits humanity; heed PM Modi’s guidance.’
These statements from Bihar stalwarts project unity behind Modi, diminishing opposition’s clamor and spotlighting India’s diplomatic heft in turbulent times.