In pics: India bloc kicks of Lok Sabha poll campaign from Patna

T he opposition bloc INDIA virtually sounded the bugle for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls on Sunday when top leaders, including Rahul Gandhi of the Congress, converged in the Bihar capital for a mammoth rally. Gandhi, who had flown down from Madhya Pradesh, taking a break from his 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra', spoke before handing over the mic to AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge and returning for the mass outreach programme. (Agency photo)

Rahul Gandhi also came down heavily on PM Modi and his government. In his 15 minute-long speech Rahul Gandhi Charged the central government for working for only two-three super-rich people and neglecting dalits and backward classes who comprise 73 per cent of the population. (Agency photo)​

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said "PM Modi is destroying the country. Did Modi give 2 crore jobs? He also promised to bring black money from other countries. He also promised the construction of pucca houses by 2022. He also promised to double the farmer's income. Did Modi fulfil all this? These all are lies which means Modiji is Jhooton ka sardar (king of lies). No one has benefited from his schemes in the last 10 years."(Agency photo)

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) president Lalu Prasad on Sunday launched an unusual attack against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, stating that the PM was not a Hindu and is attacking dynasty politics as he does not have a family himself. In a video, which is being widely shared on social media, Lalu is heard saying: "Kya hai Modi? Koi cheez hai kya? Ye Narendra Modi parivarvaad par hamla kar rha hai. Tum batao tumko kyu koi santan nahi hua. Zyada santan hone wale logon ko bolta hai ki pariwarwad hai, pariwar ke lie ye log lad rhe hai. (What is the matter PM Modi? Is there an issue? Why are you attacking dynastic politics? Tell us why you don't have any family. The PM accuses people with big families of dynastic politics but we are only fighting for our families)." (Agecncy image)

SP chief Akhilesh Yadav shared a picture, on X, of himself seated with Tejashwi Yadav and Rahul Gandhi at the Patna rally with a caption "great thrones are shaken when enthusiastic youngsters come together.” (Agency photo)

Tejashwi Yadav almmed chief minister Nitish Kumar and said that the Bihar government should get its insurance done as it runs the risk of JD-U supremo taking repeated U-turns. (Agency photo)

During the 'Jan Vishwas Maha Rally', Rahul Gandhi and RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav engaged in a conversation. At one point, Lalu Yadav enthusiastically raised Rahul Gandhi's hand in a demonstration of support. (Agency Photo)

In his short speech, Akhilesh Yadav, who has reached a seat-sharing agreement with Congress in his state, said, "UP and Bihar together have 120 seats. If we ensure the BJP's rout in these two states, the party will not be able to form the government at the Centre." (Agency Photo)

INDIA bloc leaders including Rahul Gandhi, Lalu Prasad Yadav, and Tejashwi Yadav kick off the "Jan Vishwas Maha Rally" in Bihar's Patna, criticizing PM Modi's government for alleged lies and neglecting the majority. Lalu Prasad targets Nitish Kumar, urging crowds to vote out Modi. Left leaders denounce Modi's policies, praising Tejashwi Yadav's focus on job creation.