BJP calls nationwide protests over Kharge's remarks on PM Modi's father
The short version
- Mallikarjun Kharge made a remark about Prime Minister Narendra Modi's father during a public event in Patna.
- Senior BJP leaders, including Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, and J.P. Nadda, condemned the comment as offensive and disrespectful.
- The BJP announced nationwide protests in response to Kharge's remarks, with events held in multiple cities.
- A police complaint was filed against Kharge in Patna over the statement, with demands for an apology.
- The controversy arose after an audience member said 'the PM would not go anywhere,' prompting Kharge's response.
What we don’t know yet
- Whether the police complaint will lead to legal action against Kharge.
- The outcome of the nationwide protests organized by the BJP.
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First reported by NDTV Storm Over M Kharge’s ‘Baap’ Retort Against PM Modi. Then A ‘Misunderstanding’ Twist
The Indian Express ‘Modi ka baap bhi jayega’: Kharge snaps back at heckler in Bihar, accuses BJP of ‘vote theft’
Hindustan Times Kharge’s ‘baap’ remark targeting PM Modi draws BJP backlash, Amit Shah hits out at Congress
The Times of India Mallikarjun Kharge’s ‘baap’ remark on PM Modi sparks row, BJP hits back
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- The Hindu, left-leaningBJP leaders and workers taken into custody during protest against Mallikarjun Kharge in Bengaluru
- Hindustan Times, centre‘Sorry anti-Indian forces, but Modi won’t go’: BJP hits back day after Kharge’s ‘baap’ remark
- The Hindu, left-leaningKharge’s remark against PM Modi ideological attack, not personal, says Congress general secretary K.C. Venugopal
- The Times of India, right-leaningBJP protests across states over Kharge’s ‘baap’ remark at PM Modi; demands apology
- The Hindu, left-leaningBJP launches nationwide protest against Mallikarjun Kharge over remarks on PM Modi