Five K Attack Modi Targets ‘Yuvrajs Out on Bail’ Narrative

In a rousing election rally held in Muzaffarpur, Narendra Modi launched a forceful attack against the alliance between Indian National Congress and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), deriding the opposition’s leadership and invoking what he labelled the “5 Ks” of misrule. He specifically mocked opposition figures such as Rahul Gandhi and Tejashwi Yadav with the phrase “Yuvrajs out on bail”, suggesting legal vulnerabilities and dynastic politics.

According to Modi, the “5 Ks” which he described as katta (illegal firearms), kushasan (bad governance), katuta (resentment/bitterness), and other terms capture what he claims has been the nature of Congress-RJD rule in Bihar. He went on to say that 35,000 abductions reportedly took place under their watch.

Modi also accused the opposition of exploiting the religious sentiment tied to the festival of Chhath Puja and more specifically the deity Chhathi Maiyya for electoral gain, saying that faith cannot be turned into “drama” for votes.

The rally comes at a critical juncture ahead of the upcoming Bihar assembly elections, where the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) seeks to strengthen its foothold. Modi painted the opposition’s alliance as an incompatible pairing of water and oil, thereby reinforcing his argument that his own coalition offers stability, culture and development.

From a strategic perspective, this speech underscores the BJP’s decision to frame the contest in Bihar not merely in terms of local issues, but as a broader battle against corruption, lawlessness and dynastic politics. The rhetorical device of the “5 Ks” gives a memorable shorthand to the critique, while the mocking of “Yuvrajs out on bail” personalises the attack.

Critics may argue that such emotive language risks escalating polarisation and diverting attention from policy debates. On the other hand, for supporters of the BJP, this style underscores the party’s image of strong leadership ready to confront entrenched systems.

In short, the rally signals that the political narrative in Bihar is being shaped heavily by spectacle, symbolism, and personality rather than solely by grassroots policy engagement. How the electorate responds remains to be seen in the coming weeks.