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Indian political controversy over Mallikarjun Kharge remarks

Overview

A political confrontation erupted in India following remarks made by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge during a public event in Patna. While addressing a gathering for the birth anniversary of Bihar’s first Chief Minister, Kharge responded to an interruption by stating, “Modi ka baap bhi jayega” (Even Modi’s father would go).

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) condemned the statement, with leaders accusing Kharge of violating political decorum. While some Congress leaders suggested the remark was intended to target the RSS rather than the Prime Minister’s biological family, the BJP announced nationwide protests.

Subsequent polling by Matrix News Communications indicated that a majority of survey respondents viewed the comments as an insult to the dignity of the Prime Minister’s office and a lack of respect for Indian values.

Entities

Narendra Modi · Mallikarjun Kharge · Patna · Nitin Nabin · Amit Shah

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Survey: Mallikarjun Kharge's remarks on PM Modi viewed as insult to office

    A survey by Matrix News Communications claims 68% of respondents view Mallikarjun Kharge's remarks about PM Modi's late father as an insult to the dignity of the Prime Minister's office.

  2. [POLITICS] 62 sources
    Mallikarjun Kharge sparks political row with remark about PM Modi’s late father

    Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge faces intense backlash and nationwide BJP protests following a controversial remark about Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s late father during a Patna event.

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