'Jungle Raj' perpetrators pushed land of Satyagraha into den of thugs: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday accused the Grand Alliance of pushing the land of Satyagraha, Champaran, into the den of thugs and dacoits.

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Addressing a rally in Bettiah, headquarters of West Champaran district, he said, "Bettiah and Champaran have witnessed the most terrifying form of the RJD and Congress jungle raj. Those who perpetrated this jungle raj turned this sacred land of Satyagraha into a den of thugs and dacoits. Murders were common, and it was difficult for sisters and daughters to even step out of their homes."

PM Modi argued that when the rule of law collapses, the weakest suffer first.

"Where the rule of law ends, the poor, deprived and oppressed suffer the most. Where guns and extortion prevail, the dreams of young people are crushed. Where hooliganism reigns, businesses are ruined and trade and commerce come to a standstill," he said.