Patna (Bihar) [India], November 3 : Mocking Lok Sabha Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi after he jumped into a pond for fishing in Begusarai on Sunday, BJP MP Ravi Kishan said on Monday that he would get fewer votes than the number of fish he caught.
"As much fish as he caught when he came yesterday, he'll get even fewer votes than that. Well, alright at least his swimming style was nice. We're over there catching votes, and he's busy catching fish," (Jitna vo kal aaye unke haath jitna macchli laga hai usse kamhi vote milega. achaa hai chaliye unka swimming ka andaaz achaa laga. humko vahan vote pakad rahe hai vo machhli pakad rahe hai"), Ravi Kishan told reporters.
Kishan also affirmed a massive victory for the National Democratic Alliance in the Bihar elections.
"I can see us winning the highest-ever number of seats...We will win with a historic number of votes," Ravi Kishan added.
BJP leader Shahnawaz Hussain also praised Ravi Kishan, stating that the people of Bihar made him a superstar and he is now working hard for the people to get them a superstar CM.
"Ravi ji is right...People of Bihar consider him a Bihari...Biharis made him a superstar and he is working hard to get them a superstar CM," Hussain said.
Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Sunday joined local fishermen in a traditional fish-catching ritual.
The Congress leader, who is campaigning in the State ahead of the two-phased Assembly elections that begins on November 6, jumped into a pond and participated in the traditional practice of catching fish using hands and nets.
Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP) chief and Mahagathbandhan's Deputy CM face Mukesh Sahani, Congress leader Kanhaiya Kumar, and others were also present.
Addressing a rally in Beguserai, Rahul Gandhi said that stood with the fishermen of the state at every step to ensure their rights and respect.
In a post on X, Rahul Gandhi shared, "It felt great to meet the fishermen community in Begusarai, Bihar today with Mukesh Sahni ji, the president of VIP party. Their work is as interesting as the problems and struggles associated with it are serious. However, their hard work, passion, and deep understanding of the business in every situation are inspiring. The rivers, canals, and ponds of Bihar and the fishermen who inhabit them are an important part of the state's economy. I stand with them at every step for their rights and respect."