Archive · 2 Nov 2025

Modi Criticizes RJD's 'Lantern' Symbol Amidst Bihar Campaign

Modi Criticizes RJD's 'Lantern' Symbol Amidst Bihar Campaign

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was campaigning in Bihar and saw many people using their phone flashlights.

He joked about the RJD party's symbol, which is a lantern, saying that with so much light from phones, people don't need old lanterns anymore.

He implied that the RJD's symbol represents an older, less advanced time, while his government is bringing modern technology like smartphones to everyone.

He suggested that Bihar should move past the 'lantern era' and embrace new developments.

The article also looks at other party symbols and how they relate, or don't relate, to modern technology.

Some symbols, like flowers or hands, are timeless, while others, like bicycles or alarm clocks, are more connected to technology and may seem dated as technology changes.

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