Purnea, Sept. 15 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday slammed the Congress and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) parties for allegedly insulting Bihar, citing a now-deleted social media post by the Congress's Kerala unit, referring to the GST cut on the tobacco product, beedi.

Addressing a rally in Purnea, PM Modi alleged opposition leaders for 'hating Bihar' and causing "damage to Bihar's reputation."

"Historic construction works have taken place, and Bihar-made railway engines are being exported abroad. Whenever Bihar moves forward, these people get busy insulting Bihar," he said.

The Prime Minister accused the Opposition of showing contempt for Bihar's achievements. He highlighted Bihar's progress, launching projects worth Rs.36,000 c...