BJP protests Kharge’s remark on PM’s father in Bihar and Jharkhand
BJP members in Bihar and Jharkhand held protests against Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge for his controversial remarks regarding Prime Minister Narendra Modi's family. Protesters marched and burned effigies of the Congress leader to express their disapproval of his comments.
Why it matters
This highlights the ongoing political polarization and intense rhetoric between India's two primary political parties, which can influence voter sentiment and regional stability.
BJP protests Kharge’s remark on PM’s father in Bihar and Jharkhand left BJP members and supporters during a protest against Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge over his alleged remarks about Prime Minister Narendra Modi's family, in Patna on October 26, 2026. ANI ANI https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/vo1p9t/article71628007.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/20261026192L.jpg ANI Patna, Oct 26 (ANI): BJP members and supporters during a protest against Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge over his alleged remarks about Prime Minister Narendra Modi's family, in Patna on Monday. (ANI Photo) Party leaders stage marches in Patna and Ranchi; burn effigies of Congress president PATNA The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) units in Bihar and Jharkhand on Monday (October 26, 2026) staged protests against Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge over his controversial remark, “Modi ka baap bhi jayega” (Modi’s father will also be defeated), made at a party event in Patna.
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