Patna (Bihar) [India], August 24 (ANI): Union Minister Nityanand Rai slammed RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav for his language against PM Modi; saying PM Modi's efforts lifted 2.5-3 crore people out of poverty in Bihar, and Tejashwi's remarks hurt the poor deeply.

'Tejashwi Yadav always uses abusive language against the messiah of the poor, Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This hurts the people of Bihar a lot. With the efforts of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, 2.5 crore to 3 crore people in Bihar have come out of poverty. So, if a leader involved in corruption abuses the Prime Minister who eradicated poverty, then it is natural to hurt the poor,' he said.

Nityanand Rai further said Tejashwi Yadav's promise of a crime- and corruption-free government is laughed at since during his tenure crime and corruption were promoted.

He claimed Bihar voters know RJD and Tejashwi have corruption and crime in their policy and intention and predicted the 'Ghamandiya alliance' will be wiped out in 2025 elections.

'And today, Tejashwi Yadav is repeatedly saying that we will give a crime and corruption-free government, but people are laughing at this. During power, he has only promoted crime and corruption, and the people of Bihar know that corruption and crime are in the policy and intention of RJD and Tejashwi Yadav...In the 2025 elections, the Ghamandiya alliance will be wiped out,' he said.

On Saturday, BJP leader KS Duggal filed a police complaint against RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav over a social media post referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a 'vote thief.'

Calling the post an 'unfortunate and cowardly thing,' Duggal said the remark was an attack not just on the Prime Minister but also on the people of Bihar.

Speaking to ANI on Saturday, KS Duggal said, 'RJD has done a very unfortunate and cowardly thing. Yesterday, they posted on their Twitter handle, 'Look who has come to Gaya, a vote thief.' It is very unfortunate to speak such words about a hardworking Prime Minister... RJD has insulted not only the Prime Minister but the entire Bihar and Biharis...'

Duggal said the RJD is frustrated over losing public support and is using such language out of desperation. He urged authorities to take appropriate action in the matter.

The complaint was filed at the Govindpuri police station.

'They are 100 per cent losing the elections, which is why they are saying all sorts of things. They have lost their minds. They should get their minds checked... As citizens of the country, we have filed a complaint at the Govindpuri police station, as I am a voter of Govindpuri. They have taken my complaint... I request that whatever action can be taken in this matter should be taken,' he added.(ANI)