Modi rocket, chakri, phuljhari doing brisk business in Bihar

October 22, 2014 13:13

There's plenty to choose from -- Modi rocket, Modi chakri, Modi bomb, Modi phuljhari. All these firecrackers being sold in Patna ahead of Diwali are named after Prime Minister Narendra Modi -- all like him are popular and hot-sellers.

However, the Lalu and Nitish firecrackers -- named after state's two former CMs - Lalu Prasad Yadav and Nitish Kumar - are not doing as well.

Shopkeepers say Modi's name is not only dominating politics, it has become the top-selling brand for firecrackers. But the reason for the brisk sales could possibly be this -- BJP leaders, workers and Modi supporters are buying these in large numbers.

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