Participating in the traditional practice of catching fish using hands and nets, Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Sunday joined local fishermen in a fish catching ritual.
The Congress leader, who is campaigning in the State ahead of the two-phased Assembly elections that begins on November 6, jumped into a pond.
Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP) chief and Mahagathbandhan’s Deputy CM face Mukesh Sahani, Congress leader Kanhaiya Kumar, and other leaders were also present.
Addressing a rally in Beguserai, Rahul Gandhi said that stood with the fishermen of the state at every step to ensure their rights and respect.
In a post on X, Rahul Gandhi shared, “It felt great to meet the fishermen community in Begusarai, Bihar today with Mukesh Sahni ji, the president of VIP party. Their work is as interesting as the problems and struggles associated with it are serious. However, their hard work, passion, and deep understanding of the business in every situation are inspiring. The rivers, canals, and ponds of Bihar and the fishermen who inhabit them are an important part of the state’s economy. I stand with them at every step for their rights and respect.”
#WATCH | Bihar: Lok Sabha LoP and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi jumped into a pond and participated in a traditional process of catching fish in Begusarai.
— ANI (@ANI) November 2, 2025
VIP chief and Mahagathbandhan's Deputy CM face, Mukesh Sahani, Congress leader Kanhaiya Kumar, and others also present. pic.twitter.com/yNPcx2C3bn
At the Begusarai rally, Rahul Gandhi heaped criticism on Prime Minister Narendra Modi who he alleged was being “controlled” by industrialists Mukesh Ambani and Gautam Adani.
Claiming that the PM will do anything for votes, he said, “Tell him to do two to three yoga asanas on the stage, he will do a few asanas.”
Addressing the rally in Begusarai for the Mahagathbandhan candidate and Congress leader Amita Bhushan, Rahul Gandhi reiterated his “Modi’s 56 inch chest” jibe and repeated the claim that Operation Sindoor was suspended after pressure from the United States.
“Operation Sindoor happened, Donald Trump’s phone comes, Modi ji, who says they have a 56 inch chest gets scared as Donald Trump says to shut this Sindoor, and within two days PM Modi stopped it. The truth is that Narendra Modi is not only afraid of the US president, but he is also being controlled by people like Adani-Ambani,” Rahul Gandhi said.
“PM Modi has 56-inch chest, but the truth is that we don’t get to know a person’s courage with the size of the chest. (Mahatma) Gandhi ji fought against the Britishers, he didn’t have a big chest but he was not afraid. There are many such people who do not have a big chest but are not cowards, but others are also there with 56-inch chest but are cowards,” the Congress leader said.
