Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized the INDIA bloc, accusing its leaders of corruption, promoting the Congress' "royal family" (Gandhis), and neglecting cultural heritage and regional pride. He made these remarks during BJP election rallies in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, as well as a dialogue with women workers in Varanasi. Modi highlighted instances of mismanagement during the Kumbh mela under SP and Congress governments and referenced the elimination of a local mafia figure under the BJP's rule.