Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Modi is being trolled for his odd request to criminals to hold off on crime for "the next 10 to 15 days". The senior BJP leader made the comments at a function on Sunday in Bodh Gaya to launch a fair marking the fortnight-long "Pitri Paksha," a period when Hindus pay homage to their ancestors.
"I request all criminals with folded hands not to indulge in any crime at least for the next 10 to 15 days," Sushil Kumar Modi said.
He went on to add lightly, "Whatever we request or say, it will hardly stop criminals from crime."
As his comments were reported, Mr Modi was soon the target of criticism and derision. It wasn't long before RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, the younger son of former chief minister Lalu Yadav, had seized on the gaffe and posted his reaction. "Later in festive season you are free to do what you do like kidnap, loot and shoot. Shame on you, Mr Modi," he tweeted.