Extremely unfortunate: Rajnath Singh on Mallikarjun Kharge’s PM remarks
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh criticized Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge for his controversial remarks about Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Singh described the comments as unfortunate and indicative of an ideological decline within the Congress party.
Why it matters
The exchange highlights the intensifying political rhetoric and polarization between India's ruling BJP and the opposition Congress party.
Extremely unfortunate: Rajnath Singh on Mallikarjun Kharge’s PM remarks left File photo of Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. ANI ANI https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/9mnzee/article71626035.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/20261016047L.jpg ANI Lucknow, Oct 16 (ANI): Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addresses a press conference at the BJP headquarters, in Lucknow on Friday. (ANI Photo) Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge sparked a controversy with his remarks "Modi ka baap bhi jayega", in response to an audience member's comment that "the PM would not go anywhere", during an event in Patna New Delhi Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday (October 26, 2026) decried Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi as “extremely unfortunate" and said it reflects that the main Opposition party has not just suffered a political downfall but an ideological downfall as well.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in