Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday lashed out at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his recent comments targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, warning that Gandhi would face “adverse consequences” in the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections.

Speaking exclusively to News18, Shah accused the Congress leader of insulting not just the Prime Minister but also the faith of millions of Chhath devotees.

“Rahul Gandhi has not only insulted PM Modi, but he has also insulted Chhathi Maiya and her devotees. He will suffer the adverse consequences of this in the Bihar elections,” Shah said.

Reacting sharply to Gandhi’s remarks made during a rally in Muzaffarpur, Bihar, the Home Minister said the Congress leader’s repeated personal attacks on Modi only strengthen the ruling party’s position.

“Rahul Gandhi will have to pay the price for this in the elections. He spoke about PM Modi in a derogatory manner and insulted his mother, but every time he has done this, the lotus has bloomed from the mud of lowered standards,” Shah remarked.

Expressing confidence in the people of Bihar, Shah added, “I am fully confident that the voters of Bihar will not forget the insult to Chhath Maiya and Modi ji.”

Earlier in the day, while addressing a public gathering in Muzaffarpur, Rahul Gandhi launched a scathing attack on the Prime Minister, accusing him of resorting to theatrics to gain public support.

“Agar aap kahoge, ‘Narendra Modi ji, aap aisa drama karo vote ke liye,’ woh kar lenge,” Gandhi said, meaning, “If you say, ‘Narendra Modi, do this drama to get votes,’ he will do it.”

He further added, “Aap unko kaho, Hum aapko vote denge, aap stage pe aake naach lo, woh naach lenge,” — “If you tell him, ‘We will vote for you if you dance on stage,’ he will dance.”