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Congress to stage protests today over Kharge remark controversy
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 27 Oct 2026, 12:35 AM
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The Congress party announced it will hold protests today in response to a controversy surrounding remarks made by senior leader Mallikarjun Kharge.
Congress has declared that it will organise protests today, citing a row over remarks made by senior leader Mallikarjun Kharge. The comments have drawn criticism from within the party and prompted a decision to demonstrate publicly.
Party officials said the demonstrations will be staged at several locations across the country to convey dissent against the statements, which they describe as inappropriate and damaging to the party's image.
No specific details about the timing, route or number of participants have been released. Congress has appealed to its supporters to join the protests peacefully and to avoid any disruption of public order.
Party officials said the demonstrations will be staged at several locations across the country to convey dissent against the statements, which they describe as inappropriate and damaging to the party's image.
No specific details about the timing, route or number of participants have been released. Congress has appealed to its supporters to join the protests peacefully and to avoid any disruption of public order.