BJP holds nationwide protests against Congress president’s 'derogatory' remarks on PM Modi’s late father
The BJP has organized nationwide protests against Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge following his controversial remarks regarding Prime Minister Narendra Modi's late father. Party workers held demonstrations across multiple Indian states, demanding a formal public apology from the Congress leadership.
Why it matters
This incident highlights the intensifying political polarization in India and the use of personal rhetoric to mobilize party bases ahead of electoral cycles.
BJP holds nationwide protests against Congress president’s 'derogatory' remarks on PM Modi’s late father left BJP workers stage a protest in front of the Congress office against controversial remarks made by Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge, in Bhubaneswar. ANI ANI https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/pej4sx/article71628688.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/20261026567L.jpg ANI Bhubaneswar, Oct 26 (ANI): BJP workers stage a protest in front of the Congress office against controversial remarks made by Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge, in Bhubaneswar on Monday. (ANI Photo) BJP leaders and workers protested near Sena Bhawan Circle and on Rajaji Marg, close to Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge’s residence, in Delhi NEW DELHI The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday (October 26, 2026) staged nationwide protests against what it described as “derogatory” remarks made by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge regarding Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s late father.
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