BJP leaders mark PM's birthday with lamp-lighting ceremony in Bihar

Bihar's Chief Minister joined other senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders in observing the 'Ashirwad Ka Diya' event on Sunday to commemorate Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday. The lamp-lighting ceremony was organized across multiple locations in the state as part of the party's birthday commemorations.

The initiative saw widespread participation from BJP functionaries, who lit ceremonial diyas as a symbolic gesture marking the occasion. Party workers mobilized supporters across districts to participate in the coordinated celebrations.

The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), the principal opposition party in Bihar, moved swiftly to criticize the event, alleging misuse of public resources. RJD leaders contended that such expenditures were inappropriate given the state's precarious humanitarian situation.

Bihar has been grappling with severe flood conditions in recent weeks, affecting multiple districts and displacing thousands of residents. The timing of the birthday celebrations drew sharp criticism from opposition ranks, who questioned prioritization of government resources amid the disaster response efforts.