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Congress leader Kharge’s remark on PM Modi’s father sparks viral backlash from BJP
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 26 Oct 2026, 06:33 AM
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A personal comment made by Congress senior Rahul Kharge about Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s father went viral, prompting a swift and sharp rebuttal from senior BJP leaders.
Congress senior Rahul Kharge recently made a personal remark referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s late father. The comment was posted on social media platforms and quickly gained traction, being shared widely across the internet.
The remark triggered an immediate response from several BJP leaders, who denounced the comment as disrespectful and politically motivated. They used party channels and public statements to criticize Kharge, urging him to refrain from personal attacks in political discourse.
Political analysts noted that the episode adds to the already heightened tensions between the two parties ahead of upcoming electoral contests. No further legal or parliamentary action has been reported as of now, and the focus remains on the ongoing public debate.
The remark triggered an immediate response from several BJP leaders, who denounced the comment as disrespectful and politically motivated. They used party channels and public statements to criticize Kharge, urging him to refrain from personal attacks in political discourse.
Political analysts noted that the episode adds to the already heightened tensions between the two parties ahead of upcoming electoral contests. No further legal or parliamentary action has been reported as of now, and the focus remains on the ongoing public debate.