Mallikarjun Kharge’s 'baap' remark on PM Modi sparks row, BJP hits back
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge sparked a political row after making a controversial remark about PM Modi's father during a rally. The BJP responded by condemning the language as a sign of the Congress party's frustration and lack of substantive policy.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the increasingly polarized and vitriolic nature of political discourse in India ahead of electoral cycles.
NEW DELHI: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge triggered a controversy on Sunday with his remark, “Modi ka baap bhi jayega” (Modi’s father will also be defeated), at a programme in Patna.In a video shared by ANI, a person can be heard shouting, “Modi nahi jayega” (Modi will not be defeated), prompting a response from Kharge.“Modi ka baap bhi jayega … baap bhi jayega,” the Congress president retorted, as party workers escorted the person out of the hall.Targeting PM Modi further, Kharge called the prime minister a “habitual liar”.“PM Modi has a habit of telling lies. He had promised to bring back black money within his first 100 days. I want to ask, where is that money?” Kharge asked.BJP its backThe BJP hit back, with Union home minister Amit Shah accusing Kharge of crossing all limits.
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