Former Bihar Chief Minister and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad has set off another round of name calling as campaigning for the first phase of Assembly elections ends on Saturday. In a controversial remark, Lalu described Prime Minister Narendra Modi as 'brahm pisach' (a dangerous ghost), and BJP president Amit Shah a 'narbhakshi' (man eater). Also read: If I am devil, Modi is super demon, says Lalu Prasad

"Modi is a 'brahm pisach' and he needs to be chased away with black magic. That man - Amit Shah - is a man eater," Lalu said while responsind to a question from reporters.

'Will hang myself is reservation is removed'

Later, speaking at an election rally in Nawada, Lalu accused the BJP of trying to end reservation for the backward class while expressing confidence of Mahagathbandhan forming the next government in the state. Also read: Nitish-Lalu grand alliance is like Bigg Boss house, says PM Modi



"I will hang myself if reservation is removed. The prime minister says Lalu is a shaitan. I am a Yaduvanshi and backward so he calls me shaitan. If I am a shaitan, then you a brahm pisach. PM is abusing me. I ask you should the PM use such kind of words?" Lalu said.

"BJP is like a rat in a hole. BJP says its Jungleraj-2 in Bihar, it means the party is calling people of the state junglee. It is only luring people with promises of giving TV, laptop and scooty. Nothing will happen after the election," Lalu added.

Election Commission furious

Meanwhile, the Election Commission has expressed "deep anguish" at plummeting level of speeches ahead of Bihar polls saying these are aimed at causing mutual hatred and disharmony and urged politicians to observe restraint and decency during campaigning.

The Commission's strongly-worded instructions came close on the heels of politicians using election rallies and press conferences to target each other ahead of the crucial Assembly elections.

The EC said it has observed "with a deep sense of anguish and serious concern about the plummeting levels of political speeches by various political party leaders and candidates in the ongoing general election to the Bihar Legislative Assembly".

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Lalu Prasad have been involved in a slugfest over the latter's reported 'Hindus also eat beef' remark.