A statewide shutdown in Bihar is scheduled for September 4th, lasting five hours, from 7 AM to 12 PM, in response to the offensive remarks made against Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s mother during a rally in Darbhanga. The incident occurred during Congress MP Rahul Gandhi’s voter rights campaign. The NDA has taken a strong stance, leading to the shutdown. The BJP and its allies are deeply concerned about the incident. The shutdown is being spearheaded by the women’s wing of the NDA. The BJP’s Bihar state president, Dilip Jaiswal, stated that the comments were an insult to all mothers. Efforts will be made to mitigate inconvenience, with exemptions for vital services. Bus and rail services, as well as auto-taxi services, may be disrupted. Additionally, businesses, shopping centers, and other commercial establishments might be closed.
