Why does the opposition hate Narendra Modi so much? Why is it that from the streets of Bihar to the corridors of Delhi, abuses, slurs, and personal attacks are hurled at the Prime Minister of India? Just yesterday, during Rahul Gandhi’s rally in Darbhanga, Bihar, a man from the dais abused Modi and even his late mother. This is not just an insult to the Prime Minister, but to every Indian mother. For 11 years, Modi has risen from a humble background to lead the nation with pride, yet the opposition cannot stomach his success. The question is: why?
Darbhanga Incident: Crossing All Limits of Decency
On Friday, Bihar Police arrested a man named Mohammad Rizvi for allegedly abusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his late mother during Rahul Gandhi’s Vote Adhikar Yatra in Darbhanga. The video went viral on social media, showing individuals from the rally hurling expletives at the Prime Minister. Union Home Minister Amit Shah strongly condemned the incident, calling it “a stain on our democracy.” He said, “They cannot tolerate how a poor mother’s son has been sitting in the Prime Minister’s chair for the past 11 years.” This is not the first time, but the latest in a long series of insults against Modi.
The Real Reason Behind the Hatred
The opposition’s hatred boils down to three core reasons.
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Modi’s Humble Background: He is a leader without a royal lineage or a dynastic surname. His rise challenges the privileged elites of Lutyens’ Delhi who see politics as their birthright.
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His Unapologetic Hindu Identity: Modi represents a cultural shift where being proud of Hindu heritage is no longer taboo. He has redefined nationalism by placing Sanatan values at the forefront.
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His Connect with the People: From cleanliness to digital payments, toilets to self-reliance, Modi speaks to the aspirations of 1.4 billion Indians. For the so-called “liberals,” this is intolerable because it exposes their disconnect with the masses.
This hatred is not just political rivalry; it is an ideological war between a self-made leader who represents the people and an elite ecosystem that thrives on dynasties, appeasement, and entitlement.
Why They Hate Modi: A Clash of Ideologies
The hatred for Modi goes far beyond politics. It is ideological. Modi is a proud Hindu who openly practices and flaunts his Sanatan values. He performs pujas, visits temples, attends consecration ceremonies, and refuses to do appeasement politics by wearing a skull cap. This unapologetic pride in Hindu identity rattles the opposition, especially the Congress, which has thrived on vote-bank politics and minority appeasement for decades.
For decades, the Leftist ecosystem and its intellectual cabal have demeaned Hindu traditions, rituals, and culture. Modi, on the other hand, inspires Indians to embrace their roots from Swachh Bharat Abhiyan to building toilets for dignity, he speaks the language of the common man. Elites and dynastic politicians, who live in their privileged circles, cannot digest the rise of a self-made man who has no dynasty, no surname.
The Long History of Insults Against Modi
The Darbhanga abuse is not an isolated event. From his days as Chief Minister of Gujarat, Modi has been the target of venomous attacks. Here are some notorious examples:
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Mani Shankar Aiyar’s “Neech Aadmi” remark (2017): Aiyar called Modi a “lowly person,” which backfired and strengthened Modi’s image as a leader of the poor.
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Rahul Gandhi’s “Chowkidar Chor Hai” campaign (2019): An attempt to malign Modi over the Rafale deal, which BJP countered with the successful “Main Bhi Chowkidar” campaign.
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Sonia Gandhi’s “Maut Ka Saudagar” jab (2007): A deeply personal attack branding Modi as a “merchant of death” for the Gujarat riots.
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Casteist slurs like “Gangu Teli” (2019): Used by opposition leaders to insult Modi’s OBC background.
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Shashi Tharoor’s “Scorpion on Shivling” comment (2018): A disrespectful analogy that sparked outrage.
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Comparisons to “Ravan, Hitler, Mussolini”: Opposition leaders have repeatedly tried to vilify Modi by comparing him to tyrants.
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TMC leaders calling him a “virus spreading hatred”: Another attempt to delegitimize him in Bengal.
Each of these insults has only strengthened Modi’s bond with the people, turning attacks into opportunities.
An Insult to Every Indian Mother
The abuses hurled at Modi in Darbhanga are not just political insults. They reflect the deep discomfort of an opposition that cannot accept how a person from a humble background has risen to the highest office of the land. Amit Shah rightly said, “This is not just an insult to Modi, but to every mother in India.” From “Maut ka Saudagar” to “Neech Aadmi,” from casteist slurs to public abuses the opposition’s hatred has only grown. But history shows, every insult only strengthens Modi’s bond with the people.
The truth is simple: they don’t hate Modi alone. They hate what he represents a proud Hindu, a self-made leader, and the voice of Bharat’s common man.