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BJP condemns Kharge's comment on PM's father, stages protests in Bihar and Jharkhand
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 27 Oct 2026, 05:46 AM
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The BJP has organised protests in Bihar and Jharkhand after senior Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge made a remark about Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s father.
Senior Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge recently referred to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s father in a statement that sparked controversy. The remark was made during a political rally in the region, prompting immediate backlash from the ruling party.
In response, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) mobilised its workers in both Bihar and Jharkhand, staging demonstrations outside party offices and local government buildings. Party cadres raised slogans demanding an apology and called the comment disrespectful.
BJP officials in the two states issued statements condemning the remark as an attempt to politicise the personal life of the Prime Minister’s family. They urged Kharge to retract his words and warned of further action if the issue is not addressed.
The protests remained peaceful, with participants holding placards and chanting party slogans. Local police monitored the gatherings but reported no incidents of violence.
The episode adds to the growing political tension ahead of upcoming electoral contests in the region, with both parties seeking to consolidate support among voters.
In response, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) mobilised its workers in both Bihar and Jharkhand, staging demonstrations outside party offices and local government buildings. Party cadres raised slogans demanding an apology and called the comment disrespectful.
BJP officials in the two states issued statements condemning the remark as an attempt to politicise the personal life of the Prime Minister’s family. They urged Kharge to retract his words and warned of further action if the issue is not addressed.
The protests remained peaceful, with participants holding placards and chanting party slogans. Local police monitored the gatherings but reported no incidents of violence.
The episode adds to the growing political tension ahead of upcoming electoral contests in the region, with both parties seeking to consolidate support among voters.