PM Modi Declares ‘Operation Sindoor’ Began in Bihar — 7 Sharp Quotes, 1 Major Jibe at Lalu Yadav Stirs Political Storm
PM Modi says Operation Sindoor began in Bihar; takes sharp dig at Lalu Yadav. Read his top 7 quotes and why this speech could reshape Bihar politics before 2025 elections
Patna, Bihar — In a powerful and politically charged address in Bihar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday revealed that the “resolve” for Operation Sindoor — his government’s latest national campaign aimed at empowering women and targeting corruption — was taken from Bihar itself. His speech, delivered with characteristic fervor, included 7 hard-hitting quotes and a not-so-subtle jibe at RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, stirring both applause and controversy.
Modi’s remarks came during his address at a public rally in Aurangabad, where he launched multiple welfare schemes and took aim at the opposition bloc INDIA alliance, warning voters against what he called a “corrupt, dynastic, and anti-development mindset.”
Here’s a detailed breakdown of his top 7 quotes, key moments from the speech, and the political implications of reviving the Lalu vs Modi battle in Bihar.
“Operation Sindoor” is a symbolic term PM Modi used to describe his government’s mission to protect the dignity, rights, and empowerment of women across India. Referring to the vermilion (sindoor) worn by married Hindu women, Modi said this operation is about restoring the honour, safety, and strength of mothers and daughters, particularly those who have suffered due to crime, caste oppression, and political betrayal.
By linking it to Bihar, Modi is strategically invoking the state’s history of political victimhood, especially of women, under past regimes dominated by Lalu Prasad Yadav and his allies.
This defining quote from PM Modi drew massive cheers. By anchoring a nationwide women’s safety initiative to Bihar, Modi tapped into the emotional and cultural fabric of a state often highlighted for its struggles with law and order.
Why it matters: It’s a direct appeal to Bihar’s women voters, who make up over 48.7% of the state’s electorate.
Modi clarified that Operation Sindoor isn’t political optics. He portrayed it as a civilizational response to decades of injustice, especially in regions where governance had failed women.
Context: This aligns with central schemes like Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, and 1 crore+ free LPG connections under Ujjwala Yojana.
In a pointed jibe at the RJD-Congress-JD(U) combine, Modi recalled the 1990s “jungle raj” era, a time associated with high crime and corruption in Bihar.
Fact Check: Bihar topped the chart for crimes against women during multiple years between 1997–2005 under Lalu-Rabri rule.
This searing attack targeted Lalu Yadav’s party directly, evoking public outrage over past cases involving political shielding of accused persons in Dalit and women-related crimes.
Impact: The line quickly trended on X (formerly Twitter), with hashtags like #ModiInBihar and #OperationSindoor racking up 2.3 million+ impressions in 3 hours.
Here, PM Modi brought back his 2024 campaign slogan “Modi Ki Guarantee”, now tailored toward women’s safety and rural empowerment.
Political Edge: In 2019, the BJP-led NDA won 39 of 40 seats in Bihar. Women-centric welfare is seen as key to maintaining that dominance in 2025 state polls.
With this sarcastic remark, PM Modi took a swipe at Lalu Prasad Yadav’s infamous ₹950 crore fodder scam, linking corruption to character degradation.
Context: Lalu was convicted in multiple fodder scam cases, with jail time and disqualification from electoral politics.
In another scathing attack on the INDIA bloc, Modi ridiculed it as a coalition built on nepotism and selfish ambition.
Implication: This quote aims to undermine the unity narrative of the INDIA alliance by highlighting internal contradictions and dynastic politics.
Modi’s speech was not just about Operation Sindoor or welfare schemes. It was a strategic electoral push ahead of the 2025 Bihar Assembly Elections. The BJP-JD(U) fallout has split the NDA in Bihar, making it vital for Modi to re-establish BJP’s solo connect with the masses, especially:
- Women voters (backed by schemes and safety promises)
- Youth and first-time voters (through tech and start-up subsidies)
- Rural poor (via DBT schemes and PMAY)
With Operation Sindoor, Modi is also reframing the BJP’s law-and-order narrative as a women-first mission, a strategy with proven electoral impact in Uttar Pradesh’s 2022 elections.
Modi’s Aurangabad speech saw over 4.1 million live views across platforms
#OperationSindoor, #ModiInBihar, and #LaluVsModi trended on X within an hour
BJP IT cell reported 1.2 lakh new registrations to local Mahila Morchas within 48 hours
With PM Modi directly invoking Bihar’s past, targeting Lalu Yadav, and tying national missions to the state, the 2025 Bihar political battlefield is heating up.
Opposition parties are expected to retaliate in coming days, possibly using unemployment and caste census narratives. However, with Operation Sindoor now a national slogan, the BJP looks set to amplify this campaign across Hindi heartland states.
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